COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Norfolk Southern crew members were injured when their train derailed Monday morning, according to the Columbia Fire Department.
WIS-TV reports the derailment occurred about 8:20 a.m. and involved three locomotives and three cars of a train en route from Atlanta to Charleston, S.C. Photos show a number of container cars involved.
Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins said a fuel spill from the derailed locomotives has been contained. The railroad and private contractors are working with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to clean up the accident scene.
WLTX-TV reports the crew members were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
