Train Derails In Harmar Township

May 27, 2022 4:09 am

HARMAR TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – Officials said 17 tankers were reportedly derailed in Harmar Township on Thursday afternoon. Crews responded to the scene in the 2400 block of Freeport Road.  Freeport Road (Route 1001) remains closed between the Hulton Bridge and Guys Run Road until further notice. Officials also said a train hit a construction truck, which caused the derailment. A waterline for Harmar Township was reportedly broken in the accident. According to Harmar Water Authority, the water flowing from the ruptured pipe was turned off. Resident’s water service was not impacted. The driver of the construction truck that the train hit and two train operators were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Norfolk Southern confirmed that the derailed train was one of their trains. They issued the following statement: “Late this afternoon, one of our eastbound trains struck a dump truck carrying stone, which caused a derailment. Thank you to the first responders who assisted our crew members. At this time, our personnel are on-site and working with local authorities to determine next steps.”