Crime & Safety

CSX Train Car Derails, Tips Onto Side In Montgomery County

Authorities said the derailment caused no injuries, fire, or hazardous spills.

A CSX train car slipped off the tracks and onto its side Monday afternoon in the Rockville area.
A CSX train car slipped off the tracks and onto its side Monday afternoon in the Rockville area. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service)

ROCKVILLE, MD — A CSX train derailed in the Rockville area Monday afternoon, prompting one car to flip onto its side.

Pete Piringer, spokesperson with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said the train car "slipped" off the tracks near Mannakee Street.

Authorities said the incident happened shortly after 12:30 p.m.

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A CSX train derail occurred in the Rockville area Monday afternoon. Officials say the incident cause no injuries or prompted any spills or fire. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service)

No fire, spill or injuries were reported in relation to the incident.

An alert issued by the Maryland Transit Administration stated the incident will cause a delay of up to 15 minutes for MARC train's Brunswick line between the Kensington and Rockville stations.

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The derailment has had no impact on Metrorail operations.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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