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BNSF COAL TRAIN DERAILS NEAR HYANNIS

Portions of a loaded coal train have derailed in the Nebraska Sandhills.

A spokesperson for BNSF Railway confirmed the derailment of 29 cars of the eastbound train at around 5 a.m., Tuesday between Ashby and Hyannis.

The spokeperson said that the derailed cars, which were in the middle of the 100-plus car train, were on their side. There were no injuries in the incident.

The incident remains under investigation.

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