Avalanche derails train south of Girdwood

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The freight train was northbound after leaving Whittier early Tuesday morning when it collided with the avalanche field.

GIRDWOOD, Alaska - An Alaska Railroad freight train was derailed early Tuesday morning when it collided with an avalanche field.

Terry said the train was carrying just three crewmembers after departing Whittier just after 1 a.m. Tuesday and was heading north.

 

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