Train Crash: West Virginia Derailed Train, Fire Triggers Evacuations in Fayette County

Train Crash: West Virginia Derailed Train, Fire Triggers Evacuations in Fayette County
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A train carrying oil and other chemicals derailed in Fayette County, West Virginia, on Monday afternoon, say reports.

An evacuation order was issued for nearby residents. Early reports say the oil was leaking into a nearby river.

(AP Photo/The Register-Herald, Steve Keenan)
AP Photo/The Register-Herald, Steve Keenan
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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