Transportation & Infrastructure

Crescent Limited Train Derails in D.C.

The Crescent Limited, a passenger train, derailed in Washington, D.C., due to a bridge collapse caused by the Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane. The storm had severely impacted the area, washing out the supporting structure of the bridge. The train, carrying numerous passengers, encountered the washed-out bridge, leading to a dramatic derailment that resulted in several injuries. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but the incident highlighted the vulnerabilities of transportation infrastructure during extreme weather events.

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