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ARGOS, Ind. -- What may have looked like a real disaster in the small town of Argos Thursday afternoon was actually a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security led a train derailment simulation in Marshall County. It was the first time this type of training event had been held in Argos, designed to test how local, regional, and state responders would handle a train derailment releasing hazardous materials.

Called “Operation Crazy Train,” the exercise brought together firefighters, hazmat teams, and emergency managers from across Northwest Indiana for a realistic, hands-on scenario.

The centerpiece of the simulation was a speciali

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