ROCKWOOD, Maine — Three crew members were reported to have suffered minor injuries after a CPKC freight train derailed and caught fire early today (Saturday, April 15) apparently as a result of a track washout, Reuters reports.
Maine’s Forest Service said three locomotives and six railcars carrying lumber and electrical wiring derailed north of Rockwood, causing a small forest fire. Other cars on the train were reportedly carrying hazardous materials but did not derail and posed no risk, according to the report.
The derailment occurred about 8:30 a.m. The Forest Service, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and local emergency services responded.
Rockwood is about 90 miles northwest of Bangor, Maine.
You never know what the Track Condition is until The Bottom drops out beneath you Thank God the Crew Survived
7011 was leading, wrecked it pretty bad
Yes, all three units totalled. CP 7011, CP 9813, CP 7005. It’s a miracle the crew made it out alive.
Happy Birthday plus one day.