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3 crew members hurt after train derails in Folkston

Train derailment in Georgia. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

FOLKSTON, Ga. – A CSX intermodal train derailed Monday after striking a rock train in Folkston, Georgia, according to a CSX spokesperson.

The derailment happened at around 1:24 p.m. Preliminary reports said that two locomotives, two intermodal and two rock cars derailed as a result of the incident.

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Officials said no hazardous materials were involved.

The incident resulted in a small fire that was extinguished. Officials said three crew members were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

CSX said it has deployed resources to assess the situation, remove the equipment and restore the area.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Train derailment in Georgia. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

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