A CSX train derailed in Rockcastle Wednesday afternoon a little after 2, leading to a half-mile evacuation involving about 12 homes. In a statement, the company said at least 15 cars derailed and one member of the two-person crew was treated for minor injuries. The statement referred to two of the cars that left the tracks as “sulphur cars” and said they were breached. CSX is working with Rockcastle County first responders and teams are being deployed to assist affect residents, according to the statement.
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