Train derails, temporarily closing Old Cassidy Road at railroad crossing in Thomas County
The emergency closure is expected to last three to four days as crews work to fix the train tracks
THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - A train carrying pulp material derailed early Tuesday morning in Thomas County, prompting an emergency road closure at the railroad crossing on Old Cassidy Road, according to the Thomas County Public Works.
The incident unfolded around 2 a.m., Jay Knight with Thomas County Public Works confirmed to WCTV Tuesday morning.
Knight said four train cars are tilted on their side and crews must rebuild part of the track due to it breaking.
The emergency closure is expected to last three to four days as crews work to fix the train tracks, according to the government organization.
“We will advise you when the railroad company has completed their work and the crossing is reopened for traffic,” Thomas County Public Works said.
The detour roads are Cassidy Road and County Line Road, according to officials.
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