Sources: Federal Railroad Administration investigating Long Island Rail Road derailment
NEW YORK -- Sources say an investigation by the Federal Railroad Administration into the Aug. 3 Long Island Rail Road derailment in Queens is now underway.
Eight cars of a Hempstead-bound train derailed just east of Jamaica station.
Thirteen passengers had minor injuries.
Generally, the Federal Railroad Administration seeks to complete accident investigations within six months.
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Under the agency's regulations, railroads must also submit their own reports on such incidents within 30 days after the month they occur.
