Overview
- At least 15 coal cars and two locomotives derailed into wetlands between Roxbury Road and South Mountcastle Road, officials said.
- Deputies reported no injuries and asked residents to steer clear to allow safe recovery work.
- Amtrak trains 99 and 124 between Newport News and Richmond were delayed until further notice as buses were sourced for passengers.
- Barnetts Road in Charles City County was the only roadway closed due to the incident, authorities said.
- CSX Police took charge of the investigation into the cause while regional fire and sheriff's departments managed the scene.