Train derails overnight in Roanoke Co.
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Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 11:53 AM EDT
ROANOKE Co., Va. (WDBJ) - A train derailed along Barley Drive overnight near the Roanoke County-Salem City line, according to Roanoke County emergency officials.
The railroad bridge over Barley Drive collapsed, dumping multiple rail cars into the road and Roanoke River.
Norfolk Southern and contractor crews are on scene. A hazmat crew has come and gone.
The train seems to have been carrying coal.
This story is still developing.
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