NTSB -- NTSB SENDS TEAM TO INVESTIGATE RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN MINNESOTA

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NTSB ADVISORY

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

October 1, 2010

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NTSB SENDS TEAM TO INVESTIGATE RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN

MINNESOTA

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The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to

investigate a head-on collision between two Canadian

National freight trains in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The

accident occurred yesterday around 4:05 pm CDT. Five crew

members were injured in the accident.

NTSB investigator Jeff Leaman will serve as Investigator-in-

Charge for the four member team.

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NTSB Press Contact: Keith Holloway, (202) 314-6100

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