Evacuations remain in effect for residents of a small Pennsylvania town following a freight train derailment.
CSX says it’s unclear when residents will be able to return to their homes in Hyndman, Penn., about 100 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
The railroad company says at least 32 rail cars derailed around 5 a.m. Wednesday, some of which contain hazardous materials. The fire department evacuated everyone within about a mile of the derailment site and directed them to two community outreach centers for help with lodging and food.
CSX says hazardous materials specialists assessed the damage from a safe distance Wednesday afternoon and confirmed that several rail cars were still on fire.
It was not immediately known what caused the train to run off the rails.
Topics Trucking Pennsylvania
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
The Big Dog Is Off the Tech Porch: State Farm as ‘Next Gen Good Neighbor’ 
Viewpoint: Insurers Cautiously Navigate the Next Steps in AI Adoption 
Acrisure to Cut 2,250 Employees, Citing Advances in Technology and AI 
Progressive Is Biggest Auto Insurer, Surpassing State Farm, Says S&P GMI 
