Date: 11/11/2008
WEVER, Iowa (AP) — A coal train has derailed in southeast Iowa, blocking an intersection of a road and knocking out power to nearby homes.
The Lee County sheriff’s office says the BNSF train derailed early Tuesday afternoon near Wever.
At least 15 coal cars left the tracks, hitting a power pole, which knocked out power to nearby homes and businesses. The derailment has also closed an intersection of a road indefinitely.
No injuries have been reported.
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Information from: The Hawk Eye, http://www.thehawkeye.com
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