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Developing: Train carrying hydrochloric acid derails in Augusta County

Chris Graham
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A Norfolk Southern train with cars carrying hydrochloric acid derailed Monday in Augusta County, with the early word from Virginia State Police that there was no leak of hazardous material.

The derailment, reported at 1:57 p.m. Monday, involved a train traveling northbound on a track running parallel to Route 340 in the Dooms area, about two miles north of the Waynesboro city limits.

Fifteen of the 96 cars derailed, according to VSP, and seven of the cars were carrying hydrochloric acid.

No injuries have been reported.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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