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Train strikes Washington, Fayette Street Bridges

June 21st, 2018 by WCBC Radio

On 06/21/18 at 1121am the Allegany County Emergency Operations Center received numerous phone calls that a train had struck several bridges on the West Side of Cumberland. Officers with the Cumberland Police Dept responded to the area to learn that the Fayette Street and Washington Street bridges suffered damage as a result of an oversized train striking the bridges. At this time Fayette Street, Cumberland Street and Washington Street are all closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the bridges in both directions. Motorists are asked to avoid this area and to find an alternative route to their residences at this time. CSX as well as engineers from the City of Cumberland are on the scene at this time. The trains were not hauling any hazardous materials and there is no danger to the public.  A reliable source has indicated the height of the train was approximately 19 and the clearance on the bridge is only 17 feet.

train 5 train 4train 3 train 2Photos courtesy of WCBC's Paul Mullan

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