Update: 5:10pm
The scene was contained by Morganton Public Safety, Burke County Emergency Management and EMS. Norfolk Southern will now take the lead on operations.
Highway 70 at the intersection of East Fleming Drive and East Union Street will be closed for approximately 24 hours for additional investigation and cleanup.
Original: 4:34pm
MORGANTON, N.C. – Morganton Public Safety has responded to a reported train derailment involving multiple train cars.
Five rail cars overturned near the intersection of highway 70 and East Fleming Drive in Morganton. No hazardous material spilled from the incident.
Traffic is being diverted and it is being advised to avoid this area, as it will be shut down for an extended period of time. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
More information will be released by Morganton officials as it becomes available.
