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Five Cars Overturn in Morganton Derailment, One Injured

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A Norfolk Southern train derailed Tuesday near Highway 70 and East Fleming Drive in Morganton, North Carolina, overturning five rail cars and leaving one person with minor injuries. No hazardous materials were spilled, and officials reported no evacuation orders. The intersection was closed and traffic diverted during cleanup and the investigation, with the closure expected to last into Wednesday. The cause of the derailment remains under investigation.

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