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Freight Train Derails in Ayer, MA
Emergency crews were on the scene of a derailed freight train in Ayer, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
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Freight Train Carrying Trash and Recycling Derails in Ayer: PHOTOS
A freight train carrying trash and recycling materials derailed in Ayer, Massachusetts, on Thursday, prompting local firefighters to urge the public to avoid the area. The derailment took place around noon near Sculley Road, the Ayer Fire Department said. They added in a Facebook post that, “The railroad cars involved do NOT contain hazardous materials.” Footage from the scene showed…
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Most Families Allowed Back Home After Derailment, Acid Spill in Louisiana
Authorities in southeast Louisiana’s St. James Parish allowed all but two families to return to their homes Thursday, a day after a train car derailment and hydrochloric acid leak force the evacuation of 200 residences.