Several train cars derailed in South Carolina as crews investigate, officials say
Emergency crews are investigating after several train cars derailed Wednesday in South Carolina.
The cars derailed on the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Pickens County around 1:30 p.m., emergency management officials told WYFF.
Officials told WSPA at least 13 cars derailed, but no injuries have been reported and no “major chemicals” were involved.
FOX Carolina reports that emergency crews are on the scene investigating.
Photos and videos showing the derailment were posted on social media.
#BREAKING: Up close look at train derailment in Pickens County. https://t.co/ufDD8NHEAx pic.twitter.com/3C1kwHcTZi
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) June 23, 2021
#BREAKING SKY 4 is giving us a look at just how long the train is that derailed in Pickens County off Highway 93. More info here: https://t.co/o0hTmlPBwo pic.twitter.com/kGbWxT0eOL
— WYFF News 4 (@wyffnews4) June 23, 2021
#BREAKING: Train derailment in Pickens County. Highway 93 is closed. pic.twitter.com/z2USPSXko7
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) June 23, 2021