Firefighters work along the tracks where several CSX tanker cars carrying crude oil derailed and caught fire along the James River near downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, on Wednesday, April 30.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Firefighters work along the tracks where several CSX tanker cars carrying crude oil derailed and caught fire along the James River near downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, on Wednesday, April 30.
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Smoke rising after the crash.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Smoke rising after the crash.
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Nearby buildings were evacuated for a time, but officials said there were no injuries.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Nearby buildings were evacuated for a time, but officials said there were no injuries.
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Officials said, on the city's website and Twitter, that firefighters on the scene made the decision to let the fire burn out.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Officials said, on the city's website and Twitter, that firefighters on the scene made the decision to let the fire burn out.
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Workers inspect the scene after the derailment.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Workers inspect the scene after the derailment.
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Police said 13 or 14 tanker cars were involved in the derailment.
Train derailment in Virginia —
Police said 13 or 14 tanker cars were involved in the derailment.
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