It struck a dump truck carrying heavy stone (!) that was crossing the tracks. Norfolk Southern. 17 cars derailed and 9 ended up in the Allegheny River, leaking oil. No deaths, luckily; three people taken to hospital. A busy road nearby will be affected, water quality is compromised, and boat traffic between the derailment site and the "Point" will be barred on this holiday weekend. (Yinzers love their motorboats; I don't.) From the local newspaper story: "Though there was signage warning the driver of the truck that it was passing over a railroad, [emergency coordinator] Mr. Moretti said there was no rail arm or flashing lights at the crossing, which is not typically used by everyday travelers." I'm no transportation engineer, but is that...kinda dumb?
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/...-norfolk-southern-update/stories/202205270093
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/...-norfolk-southern-update/stories/202205270093
