Top College News Subscribe to the Newsletter

Mercer and Crawford Co. emergency crews respond to train derailment

Published: Friday, January 4, 2013

Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013 22:01

COCHRANTON, Pa. (AP)--  A freight train carrying flammable gas has derailed in Crawford County, but authorities say no hazardous material has leaked.

Crawford County emergency management officials say five cars derailed on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad on Friday afternoon.

The accident happened about a mile north of the New Lebanon crossing, near the Crawford and Mercer county line.

Emergency responders say four derailed cars were carrying non-hazardous materials. They say one tanker contained a flammable gas called isobutylene.

Officials say there was no release or spill from any car, and no injuries were reported.

That section of tracks will be closed until the cars can be righted, which officials say could take up to a week.

Calls to the railroad were not immediately returned Friday evening.

Recommended: Articles that may interest you

Be the first to comment on this article!





log out