8 killed when train derails in heavy rains in central ThailandOctober 4th, 2009 Thai train derails, killing 8 peopleBANGKOK — A train derailed during heavy rains Monday near the coastal Thai city of Hua Hin, killing at least eight people, including a two-year-old girl and injuring 88 others, officials said. The train jumped the tracks before dawn near the popular resort on the Gulf of Thailand during a trip from the southern city of Trang to the capital, Bangkok, said Police Lt.
Second BNSF freight train derails within 24 hours, crews work to get cars on trackSeptember 30th, 2009 Second BNSF freight train derails within 24 hoursGILLETTE, Wyo. — A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train hauling coal in Wyoming has derailed, marking the second time within 24 hours that trains belonging to the railway company went off the tracks.
State TV says train in southern China derails, killing 4 people and injuring 50July 29th, 2009 Train derails in southern China, killing 4BEIJING — A landslide caused a train to derail in southern China on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 50, state media said. The official Xinhua News Agency said the train derailed in the pre-dawn hours in Liuzhou city in the Guangxi region.
Coroner's office says 6th person dies from Fourth of July house fire in Louisville, Ky.July 7th, 2009 Louisville house fire claims 6th victimLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A sixth person has died from a pre-dawn house fire on the Fourth of July in Louisville.
Disney to reopen monorail system that was shut down after train operator deathJuly 6th, 2009 Disney to reopen monorail after weekend deathLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World plans to reopen a monorail system that was shut down for more than a day after a train operator died in a crash.
17 cars from a coal train derail near Atlanta; tracks damaged but no injuries reportedJuly 1st, 2009 Coal train derails near Atlanta, no one hurtUNION CITY, Ga. — Seventeen cars from a coal train have derailed and tipped over in Georgia.
Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, 2 dead, dozens of injuries reportedJune 30th, 2009 Freight train derails, kills 2 in ItalyROME — A freight train derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas exploded, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, officials and news reports said Tuesday. The ANSA news agency reported the explosion and resulting fire engulfed several homes in the Tuscan town of Viareggio, collapsing two buildings, killing at least two and injuring at least 50 people.
Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, one death, dozens of injuries reportedJune 30th, 2009 Train derails, explodes in ItalyROME — A freight train has derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas have exploded, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. The ANSA news agency reports the explosion and resulting fire engulfed several homes in the Tuscan town of Viareggio, collapsing two buildings, killing at least one person and injuring at least 50 people.
Officials say a 6-car commuter train collides with another train, killing at least one near DCJune 23rd, 2009 Train derails near Maryland-DC line, killing oneWASHINGTON — Authorities say a six-car train has collided with another train near the Washington and Maryland border, killing at least one person. Washington fire spokesman Alan Etter says at least one person was killed, and this is developing into a "mass casualty event."
He said crews are cutting apart the trains to get people out.
Recent commuter train accidents in the USJune 23rd, 2009 Recent commuter train accidents in the USRecent commuter train accidents in the United States:
—June 4, 2009: A light rail train and a city bus collide in downtown Phoenix, slightly injuring several passengers. —May 8, 2009: A trolley rear-ends another trolley that is stopped between two underground stations in downtown Boston, injuring about 50 people.
Metro officials say 6-car commuter train collides with another train, derails near WashingtonJune 22nd, 2009 6-car train derails near Maryland-DC lineWASHINGTON — Metro officials say a six-car train has collided with another train and derailed near the Washington, D.C., and Maryland border. Spokeswoman Taryn McNeil says the collision happened about 5 p.m.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla house; 20 on board taken to hospitals, none criticalJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train derails, injuring at least 20LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At least one person was seriously injured and 19 others were taken to hospitals, including several children, after a small train with Louisville Zoo visitors aboard derailed Monday, an emergency official said.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla exhibit; EMS workers take people off, 1 by stretcherJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train carrying visitors derailsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Emergency officials say 20 people, including children, have been taken to hospitals, some with serious injuries after train carrying Louisville Zoo visitors overturned.
State: Louisville Zoo train that derailed, injuring 22, had daily and seasonal inspectionsJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train wrecked despite daily checksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A miniature train that derailed and injured 22 people at the Louisville Zoo underwent daily inspections and passed a state examination in January, safety officials said Tuesday.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla house; 22 taken to hospitals, 1 child criticalJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train derails, injuring at least 22LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A small train carrying visitors to the Louisville Zoo fell off the tracks Monday, sending 22 people to hospitals including one child who was critically injured, officials said.
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