Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama, no public threat

A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on Thursday, but company and local officials said there was no threat to the public. The derailment in Calhoun County, Alabama involved about 37 train cars, though none were carrying hazardous materials according to a spokesman for Norfolk Southern.

Two of the cars are considered “residue" cars because they previously contained hazardous materials but they were not compromised, he said. The cause of the accident is under investigation and Calhoun Sheriff told that no one was injured.