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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
October 21, 2006

NTSB INVESTIGATING FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA


National Transportation Safety Board investigators are at the scene of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment near New Brighton, PA. The derailment occurred about 10:40 p.m. (EDT) Friday evening. Senior safety investigator Ed Dobranetski will serve as Investigator-in-Charge of the 9-member team.

NTSB Vice Chairman Robert Sumwalt is with the team and will serve as principal spokesperson for the on-scene investigation.

Terry Williams is the Public Affairs Officer with the team; he can be reached at 202-557-1350.

 

 

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