NTSB -- NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE RAIL ACCIDENT IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

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NTSB ADVISORY

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

January 6, 2012

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NTSB SENDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE RAIL ACCIDENT IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is dispatching a go-team to

investigate the freight train derailment that occurred near Westville,

Indiana, earlier today.

At approximately 2:25 p.m. (CST), a CSX freight train rear-ended another CSX

freight train, while a third CSX freight train was passing on the adjacent

track. As a result of this incident, a number of cars derailed and a small

fire ensued. Several injuries have been reported.

Railroad Investigator Ted Turpin is Investigator-in-Charge and is traveling

to the scene from the NTSB's regional office near Los Angeles. He will be

accompanied by NTSB technical specialists in the areas of human performance,

operations, and signals. Mr. Turpin will serve as principal spokesman during

the on-scene investigation.

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NTSB Press Contact:

Bridget Serchak

(202) 314-6100

Bridget.serchak@xxxxxxxx

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