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CSX: Faulty Bearing Caused Florida Train Derailment, Spill

Officials say a faulty bearing caused the derailment of a train hauling molten sulfur in Florida.The Lakeland Ledger reports that a passerby called 911…
Local / State

Crews Continue Cleanup Of Train Derailment, Chemical Spill In Lakeland

Roberto Roldan

A train hauling molten sulfur derailed in Lakeland early Monday morning, but officials now say the imminent danger appears to be over.Polk County Fire…

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