These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurence Date: | 8 April |
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| Location: | Moxahala, OH |
| Source: | Tanker Truck |
| Material: | Diesel |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Unknown |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA REGION V |
On April 8, 1999 a Conrail freight train struck a tanker truck at a crossing. The lights and flashers were reported to be working at the time of the accident. Two railroad employees were trapped on the train for a short period of time. State Route 13 is closed. The two locomotives derailed and an unknown amount of cars derailed. Conrail is sending clean up crews and contractors to the scene. CASE CLOSED.