Warren County Fire & Rescue respond to train derailment

On March 4, 2021, just after 2:00 pm, the Warren County Fire & Rescue responded to the area of Depot Avenue in Front Royal for a reported train derailment.

Photos courtesy of WCFR

Fire, Rescue and Law Enforcement units arrived on the scene to find a Norfolk Southern Railway Train with approximately 16 cars derailed. Crew members from the railroad were on the scene and confirmed no injuries, hazardous materials or other hazardous conditions were present.

Fire and Rescue units cleared the scene while Norfolk Southern began to mobilize clean up and repair efforts.