Twenty-four of the train’s 125 freight rail cars, some of which were carrying hazardous materials, derailed at around 10:40 a.m. local time yesterday en route from Cincinnati to Atlanta, the Class I railroad said in a customer advisory.
A CSX train derailed in Falmouth, Ky. yesterday at around 10:40 a.m. local time, according a customer advisory from the railroad.
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railway said the train was transporting 76 loaded cars, some of which were carrying hazardous materials, and 49 empty cars from Cincinnati to Atlanta.
Twenty-four of the train’s 125 freight rail cars went off the tracks, including four loaded hazmat tanker cars containing sulfuric acid. CSX said no hazardous materials were released and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, but some non-hazardous materials spilled.
The company said it is working with Falmouth officials, first responders, the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up the site and minimize the impact of the derailment to the community and environment. For the time being, Woodson Street and Shelby Street remain closed to vehicle traffic at the train tracks.
“At this time, it is premature to speculate about the timing of cleanup conclusion,” it added.
CSX has committed to reimburse area residents for out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages and business interruption losses related to the derailment. The company is asking affected residents to bring purchase receipts and any other supporting documentation, as well as government-issued identification and proof of residency to the Community Outreach Center at the Pendleton County High School Auditorium Lobby at 2525 US 27 North, or call the CSX Falmouth hotline at 1-800-331-4031. The railway said it will also establish a mail-in process for additional expense reimbursement, and will update residents once it is finalized.
The cause of the derailment is still under investigation.
CSX train derails in Falmouth, Ky.
