Train derails in Fayette County, knocks power out after taking down utility pole
Emergency crews are on the scene of a train derailment in Fayette County.
The derailment happened in the area of Water Street and Peach Street.
According to the Connellsville mayor, one car from a CSX train jumped the tracks and cut down a utility pole.
CSX told KDKA that just before 9 p.m., three empty cars derailed and no leaks, spills or injuries were reported.
First Energy's outage map shows a small power outage in the area.
Water Street will remain closed until the crash can be cleaned up.
