Norfolk Southern train derails in Calhoun County as company faces investigation from federal agencies, apologizes to Congress

By Will Blakely, 1819News.com

Around 30 train cars derailed early Thursday morning from a Norfolk Southern Railway in Calhoun County, just as the railroad company’s CEO apologized to Congress for the devastating derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which resulted in over a million pounds of toxic chemicals potentially being spilled.

Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade told the press that train cars were empty when the crash occurred near Iron City Motorway. Officials reported no property damage or injuries.

However, this was not Alabama’s only train derailment this year.

WSFA reported on a train derailment in Lowndensboro last week. The incident occurred near County Road 37 and Old Selma Road, and no leaks or spills were reported.

According to ABC 33/40, a train derailed near Sycamore on a level crossing on Highway 21 on February 1. The cars involved were carrying slurry, a mixture of solids and liquid commonly used to transport minerals.

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