CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole

Thursday, December 7, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A train partially derailed in South Philadelphia early Thursday morning.

It happened around midnight in the 3300 block of South Delaware Ave., near the Packer Ave. Marine Terminal.
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Officials say approximately five to six box cars from a CSX freight train left the tracks, which caused a utility pole and wires to be knocked over.

Chopper 6 was overhead, where you could see the derailment.

Chopper 6 over partial train derailment in South Philadelphia


Fortunately, no hazardous materials were found in the box cars.
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There are no reported injuries at this time.
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