PITTSBURGH — Five Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in Pittsburgh Saturday.
According to a company spokesperson, the steel cars were empty.
A 911 dispatcher said police, fire and EMS were initially called to the city’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood, on Brunot Island off Ohio River Boulevard. Traffic was impacted in the city’s Esplen and Elliott neighborhoods, along West Carson Street, where police say they responded to the incident.
ALERT: Crews are currently on-scene of a five car train derailment in the area of Telford Street and West Carson St. The cars were empty and there are no hazards or injuries at this time.
— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) April 8, 2023
W. Carson is closed between Corliss Tunnel and McKees Rocks Plaza. pic.twitter.com/G73TeZvnpu
There was no hazardous material involved, and the cars stayed upright, according to the Norfolk Southern spokesperson.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said the cars derailed around 9:30 to 10 a.m. They were called to West Carson Street just before 1 p.m.
No injuries were reported, according to officials.
Cleanup ongoing after a @nscorp train derailed in Pittsburgh’s Esplen neighborhood.
— Rich Pierce (@RichPierceWPXI) April 8, 2023
No hazardous material involved. pic.twitter.com/yrIVfq306k
West Carson Street from Corliss Street to the McKees Rocks Plaza was closed for hours.
The National Transportation Safety Board said they will not be investigating the incident.
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