Two coal train cars derail near Lindale, GA; engine car hits another train near Rome
Collision causes a diesel fuel leak which has since been contained
ROME, GA (WDEF) – The Floyd County Police Department reported two coal train cars were off the track in the Rome area early this morning.
This is video and photos from a viewer in the area.
The report explains the derailment happened around 4:15 in the morning.
One of the engines broke loose from that scene and continued toward Rome, colliding with a southbound train behind the Quick Tune and Lube off Riverbend.
That collision caused a diesel fuel leak which has since been contained.
No injuries were reported, and police say there is no environmental or hazmat concerns from the derailment or collision scene.
