Officials say major intersection will be closed for 24 hours as crews clean-up train derailment

MORGANTON, N.C. – A major intersection in our area is entirely blocked off after a train derailment. Emergency crews have been on the scene for hours now in Burke County.

Morganton Public Safety confirms six train cars, and two locomotives flipped over near Highway 70 and East Fleming Drive. It happened around two Tuesday afternoon.

We’re told Highway 70 at East Fleming Drive and East Union Street will remain closed for the next 24 hours for cleanup. Officials say no hazardous materials were spilled, but one person was hospitalized with minor injuries.