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NewsSeptember 25, 2008

NEW CAMBRIA, Mo. (AP) -- A train carrying coal derailed near New Cambria, but officials say there have been no reports of injuries. Macon County deputies were called to the scene at 7:05 a.m. Thursday and found one engine and 31 train cars on their sides...

NEW CAMBRIA, Mo. (AP) -- A train carrying coal derailed near New Cambria, but officials say there have been no reports of injuries.

Macon County deputies were called to the scene at 7:05 a.m. Thursday and found one engine and 31 train cars on their sides.

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Chief Deputy Jeff Vogan says no hazardous materials spilled in the derailment.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad officials say they won't know why the train derailed until the cars are turned upright and the track is inspected. They also say it could take days to clean up the area.

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