EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA — A train derailment occurred this morning along a busy corridor near the border with New Jersey, in Easton, Pennsylvania. The exact number of derailed cars remains uncertain, but local officials have assured there is no immediate danger to the community, as it appears no hazardous materials were spilled.
The incident involved three Norfolk Southern trains and occurred just after 7:00 AM when a moving train collided with two stationary trains along a riverbank. This resulted in one of the cars partially entering the water, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets. Emergency response teams have initiated containment efforts, deploying booms to vacuum diesel from the ground and address the environmental impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the derailment. Northampton County’s executive, present at the scene, expressed relief that there were no injuries but highlighted renewed concerns regarding train safety in the wake of last year’s East Palestine derailment. Norfolk Southern is expected to provide explanations for the circumstances leading to the collision. Cleanup efforts are anticipated to proceed without significant issues, according to local authorities.