Several train cars came off railroad tracks in Newport this week. Newport Train Derailment courtesy Town Of Newport Fire Department via Facebook Newport Train Derailment courtesy Town Of Newport Fire Department via Facebook loading...

According to the Newport Fire Department Assistant Chief Turner, the derailment happened in the early morning hours on Tuesday near Christy's Campground. It was not immediately clear as to why the train went off the tracks?

"The incident damaged tracks between Palmer Road and Old Bangor Road, and an investigation is currently underway. CSX officials have been hesitant to release information, and it is unclear why there was a delay in involving the fire department. Our team was dispatched to the scene at 12:11 pm only after a concerned citizen made t

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