According to data from the Federal Railroad Administration, since 1986, CSX has reported a total of 128 derailments in Ware County.
“I thought it was tractor-trailer trucks or something that had a wreck right there at the road, but I did not even realize it was a train,” Pierce said.
Officials said Jamestown Road from Devandrene Avenue to US1 is presently closed until further notice.Waycross, Georgia is home to one of CSX’s largest railyards. In addition to its physical track structure, CSX operates numerous yards and terminals. None of these derailments have resulted in any injuries or deaths. In 2020, there were 10 derailments in the county. In 2021, there were six.workers just disconnected the part of the train that was not affected and sent the cars in the other direction on the tracks. Crews are assessing the damaged railcars and locomotive. Additional crews are nearby to start the process of getting the cars off the track.
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