15 cars of ore derail on CN train in Pennsylvania

15 cars of ore derail on CN train in Pennsylvania

By Trains Staff | March 30, 2023

| Last updated on February 5, 2024


No injuries reported in incident north of Pittsburgh

Canadian National logoBRADY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Fifteen cars of a Canadian National train carrying iron ore derailed Wednesday, WTAE-TV reports.

The derailment occurred about 8 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and the railroad told the station that no hazardous materials were involved. Video footage on the station website showed cleanup in progress at the site continuing into Wednesday night.

A railroad representative told WTAE the cause is under investigation.

Brady Township, in Butler County, has a population of 1,037. It is approximately 40 miles north of Pittsburgh.

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