NEW SALEM, Ill. — Clean-up is continuing, but Norfolk Southern expected to have its line reopened Wednesday evening following a 20-car derailment Tuesday, Dec. 12, on its main line west of Springfield, Ill.
The Quincy Herald-Whig reports the derailment did not involve any hazardous materials. KQHA-TV reports the incident was reported to authorities at 11:44 a.m., and that no injuries were reported. WGEM-TV reports an 89-car train was involved.
New Salem is approximately 30 miles east of Hannibal, Mo., on NS’ former Norfolk & Western Springfield-Hannibal District.
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