Train Crash
Train Derailments and Collisions Are Less Rare Than You Think
The recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has brought the dangers of train derailments home to all of America. On February 3, 2023, as reported by numerous media outlets, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Toxic chemicals escaped into the air, soil, and nearby waterways. Many people had to…
Read MoreMinot Railroad Train Accident Causes Another Fatality: Is It That Common?
Just outside of Minot, a 68-year-old Foxholm man was struck and killed by a railroad train in the early morning hours on a late August day this year. Very few details are available as of right now, but it is clear that the accident involved a pedestrian and train. The train accident that killed the…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Railroad Accidents
When railroad accidents happen on any line, the crash or derailment is likely to injure multiple victims. In many cases, the force and size of the railroad cars cause victims to die. It’s not just the passengers in Amtrak trains who may be injured or killed. Drivers and passengers in cars that are struck by…
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