Advisory - PA Freight Train

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                       NTSB ADVISORY
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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

October 21, 2006

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NTSB INVESTIGATING FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA 

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National Transportation Safety Board investigators are at 
the scene of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment 
near New Brighton, PA.  The derailment occurred about 10:40 
p.m. (EDT) Friday evening.
 
Senior safety investigator Ed Dobranetski will serve as 
Investigator-in-Charge of the 9-member team.

NTSB Vice Chairman Robert Sumwalt is with the team and will 
serve as principal spokesperson for the on-scene 
investigation.

Terry Williams is the Public Affairs Officer with the team; 
he can be reached at 202-557-1350.

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