Second Train in Two Days Derails and Dumps Gnarly Pollutants in Wisconsin
For the second day in a row, a freight train has derailed in Wisconsin, reports the New York Times.
Lawyer for Amtrak Engineer Says He Has No Recollection of the Crash
According to ABC News, Brandon Bostian—the engineer driving the Amtrak train that derailed Tuesday night, killing at least seven people—says he has “no explanation” for the crash because he can’t remember it.
Over 100 Evacuated After Train Collision in Wisconsin
Three train engines and ten railcars derailed in Slinger, Wisc. last night, spilling 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel, and injuring two people. More than 100 homes were evacuated after the incident, NBC reports.
A senior city official told the New York Times thatthe operator of the Metro-North train that derailed today, killing four passengers and injuring scores more, told emergency medical workers that the crash occurred because the train's brakes failed. The Times notes that the operator's account has not been confirmed.
Trains Derail In Canada, Russia, Killing Five And Injuring Many More
This has been a terrible weekend for travel. Seriously, just stay inside. Don't go anywhere. Wait until Mercury is unretrograded, or whatever. Pack a bug-out bag. Is that what the kids are calling them these days?
Seven Injured as Train Accident Collapses Overpass [Photos]
Early this morning in Rockview, Missouri, a Union Pacific train hauling auto parts t-boned another freight train at an intersection, derailing the Union Pacific train and collapsing a highway overpass in the second major train derailment this week.
