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Train derails, downs wires in Fayette County

Train derails in Fayette County A train derailed in Fayette County on Thursday. (WPXI/WPXI)

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. — A train derailed in Fayette County on Thursday.

A CSX official said the crash happened near Crawford Street in Connellsville at 8:59 p.m.

Three empty intermodal cars derailed and downed power lines. Nine homes lost power as a result.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

CSX said there were no leaks or spills.

Investigators are working to learn what caused the derailment.

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