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No one injured after train derails 14 railcars in Fairfield borough

Seven of the derailed cars were empty and contained non-hazardous materials, CSX officials said.
Credit: Harrison Jones/The Hanover Evening Sun

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — No one was injured after a train derailed 14 railcards Tuesday afternoon in Fairfield borough, according to CSX Transportation.

The incident happened around 12:25 p.m. on Old Waynesboard Road, emergency dispatch said.

Seven of the derailed cars were empty and contained non-hazardous materials, CSX officials said.

Four of the cars derailed into a retention pond. There were no leaks or spills of any freight, according to CSX officials. 

Credit: Harrison Jones/The Hanover Evening Sun

"The safety of the community and everyone on site is our top priority as we develop a recovery plan. The cause of the incident is under investigation," CSX officials said. 

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