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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrain derails in Maryland, explosion reported
WHITE MARSH, MD. Baltimore County fire officials say a train has derailed in a Baltimore suburb and an explosion was heard in the area.
A fire spokesperson says the train derailed about 2 p.m. Tuesday in White Marsh. The spokeswoman says it was not known if there were any injuries.
Photos and video on TV stations showed a large plume of smoke rising from the area. At least three rail cars could be seen off the tracks.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/05/28/train_derails_in_maryland_explosion_reported.html
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Train derails in Maryland, explosion reported (Original Post)
marmar
May 2013
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Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)1. What is it with all the train derailments of late?
Seems rather strange to have them so close together. Any good reasons?
kentauros
(29,414 posts)2. Yeah, it derailed due to a far too common problem:
vehicle (trash truck) on the crossing tracks.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)3. I was beginning to think someone was practicing nasty tricks.
Too bad it happened, but glad it was explainable. Thanks for the info.
kentauros
(29,414 posts)4. You're welcome
And if you haven't seen it already, here's the thread in LBN:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014494317