CSX eastbound train Q 390 wrecked at Oneida this morning.The train derailed in the city of Oneida, between Canal and Main streets. It happened around 7 a.m. An explosion followed the train derailment.
There are 80 railcars involved, 24 of those cars derailed and 12 cars are on fire at this time. Some of the railcars were carrying liquid propane.
Reverse 911 is being used to evacuate people in a one-mile radius of Cobb and Canal streets. Oneida’s entire fire department is at the scene, as well as crews from the surrounding towns and counties.
There’s no word yet if there are any injuries
Oneida is at Approximately MP QC 262 on the Mohawk Subdivision, between Rome, NY and Syracuse.
As for detours, SY-1 is on duty at 0900 with Q118. Given the situation and the particulars, look for a couple of detours in each direction, limited only by crew availability. Lets see how long it takes the railroad to start combining trains! Stay Tuned.
There are 80 railcars involved, 24 of those cars derailed and 12 cars are on fire at this time. Some of the railcars were carrying liquid propane.
Reverse 911 is being used to evacuate people in a one-mile radius of Cobb and Canal streets. Oneida’s entire fire department is at the scene, as well as crews from the surrounding towns and counties.
There’s no word yet if there are any injuries
Oneida is at Approximately MP QC 262 on the Mohawk Subdivision, between Rome, NY and Syracuse.
As for detours, SY-1 is on duty at 0900 with Q118. Given the situation and the particulars, look for a couple of detours in each direction, limited only by crew availability. Lets see how long it takes the railroad to start combining trains! Stay Tuned.
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