Firefighters deal with major Indiana train derailment
Dozens of goods cars strewn over tracks near Indianapolis
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Firefighters are dealing with a major train derailment in Indiana that left dozens of goods cars strewn across the tracks.
Wayne Township Fire Department posted dramatic drone video of the aftermath of the accident, which took place in Avon, near Indianapolis, on Tuesday.
Officials say that no one was injured during the incident and that there was “no threat to the population.”
“Wayne Township Fire Department is assisting Avon Fire Department and CSX with a train derailment at 240 Production Drive in Avon. No injuries have been reported and there is no threat to the population,” the fire department stated on Twitter.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
The accident took place just days after a Union Pacific cargo train derailed near Los Angeles, with 17 cars coming off the tracks.
No one was hurt in that accident, which took place in an area that has been the subject of highly publicised thefts of goods from cars, the case is under investigation.
Experts have said that thousands of boxes discarded on the tracks probably were not the cause of the derailment as the heavy goods trains are able to plough through them.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments