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NS serious derailment late feb 3 ( ~2100 )

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:41 PM

Amtrak 29 and 30 stopped in Pittsburg and Toledo respectively and returned to WASH and CHI.  No 29 & 30 today/

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Posted by Overmod on Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:26 PM

Keep in mind that this is East Palestine, OHIO.  It sorta isn't 'the place you want to be' right now...

For those who aren't Facepalmers, or don't want to follow the link in the news story, here's a link to the town's Web presence:

http://eastpalestine-oh.gov/?fbclid=IwAR2Xq3ZwuCuvVJbW4GF4GXgBNYIk4kwFIAkBqw4dzhVClQk7XJfMauggRCY

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NS serious derailment late feb 3 ( ~2100 )
Posted by blue streak 1 on Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:19 PM

More than 70 cars derailed into an oil tank.  Fire departments pulled out .  Unknown haz mat .  Mabe some vinal chloride ?  evacuation zone  and stay inside orders.

Train derailment, fire, evacuation in East Palestine - WFMJ.com 

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