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SC train derailment damages 97 BMWs

Train was traveling from Greer to Charleston

Dec 5, 2016

JENKINSVILLE, S.C. —

A train carrying close to 100 BMW vehicles from the Greer plant derailed in Fairfield County on Sunday, according to officials.

In a release Monday from Norfolk Southern, officials said the wreck happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday near the Newberry/Fairfield county line at the town of Blair.

The train was on its way to Charleston when it derailed near Highway 213 and Alston Road, according to officials.

The area is adjacent to the Broad River and also near the town of Peak.

Two locomotives, 10 of 96 train cars and 97 BMW cars were damaged, officials said.

Officials said there were no injuries and the derailment did not cause any traffic issues.

Barkley Ramsey with the Lebanon Fire Department said the incident happened because of a malfunction.

He said there was no hazardous material found so there is no harm to the community.

Crews were on scene early Monday morning. WYFF News 4's Aubrey Jackson said she could see people in hard hats at the scene.

Norfolk Southern officials aid crews were able to re-rail both of the locomotives and four of the rail cars. They said crews will work through the day to move the damaged cars away from the tracks and make track repairs so service on the line can resume.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation, officials said.

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office said traffic delays are expected as crews move in heavy equipment.

The sheriff's office said a road closure is expected at some part of the operation.

Deputies said drivers should consider and alternate route and add extra time to the commute.

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