WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares train derailment photos

A 102 car long CSX train derailed Saturday morning at the West Central Avenue railroad crossing

La Follette Fire Chief Jimmy Pack shares this photo of damage to the Ivydale train trestle.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – UPDATE: It’s been discovered that eight of the 102 train cars are missing, and crews are searching north of La Follette to locate those cars, according to CSX officials.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson was on the west end of La Follette when six cars from a CSX train derailed. It’s been reported that some cars are also off the track near Church Street. Connect HERE to see photos from the ground and the air via WLAF’s Eagle I. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/25/2024-11:30AM)