CRUM, W.Va. — Eighteen cars of a Norfolk Southern train jumped the tracks Friday night in Wayne County near the community of Crum
A Norfolk Southern spokesperson said it was caused by a rockslide.
“One of our trains traveling through Crum, W.V. derailed at about 10 p.m. Jan. 31 after being impacted by a rockslide event. Eighteen cars derailed in total. There are no reported injuries, no leaks, and there is no danger to the public. Norfolk Southern personnel are on site for cleanup,” spokesperson Heather Garcia said.
The derailment happened near Cassie Lane and the southern portion of Webb Road.
The engine was not involved in the derailment.
Local first responders cleared the scene by 1:30 a.m. Saturday.