By Nick Fiala, Reporter, Rensselaer Republican; December 23, 2017
Thursday night’s shocking train derailment undoubtedly made more than a few people nervous. But no one was actually harmed in the event, which inspired a temporary evacuation due to some hazardous materials being carried in the train cars. The cause of the derailment was apparently a wheel malfunction.
“We were very fortunate that no one was hurt,” said Rensselaer Police Chief Jeff Phillips.
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