Alabama Public Service Commission official reveals suspected cause of same day train derailments

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Alabama officials have revealed the suspected cause of two Norfolk Southern train derailments that occurred on Oct. 1, including one in St. Clair County that prompted a widespread evacuation as a precautionary measure.

The more serious incident happened at about 2:15 p.m. in Springville when a northbound Norfolk Southern train struck an 18-wheeler at a crossing in the area of Industrial Drive near Walker Drive, according to Springville Fire Chief Richard Harvey.

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