Freight train derails into Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, destroys walking bridge

A freight train crossing the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry in West Virginia derailed early Saturday morning, crashing into the water and damaging the bridge, according to multiple reports.

The CSX train derailed on the Maryland side of the railroad bridge around 3 a.m., WUSA reported. Washington County dispatchers said two empty railroad cars derailed and plummeted into the river, the television station reported.

A closer look provided by Law Enforcement shows the devastation to the popular walking bridge in Harpers Ferry. Used by hikers and Sightseers, thankfully this happened in the middle of the night, no one was on it. pic.twitter.com/O0dreQfLFZ
— Van Applegate (@vbagate) December 21, 2019

No injuries were reported, according to WRC. CSX is investigating the incident, the television station reported.

The bridge runs parallel to a walking bridge on the Appalachian Trail, WTTG reported. Maryland State Police, Washington County fire officials, Loudoun County fire officials and the National Park Service responded at about 3:30 a.m., WRC reported.

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