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Freight train derails in Bartow
Emergency officials are investigating a train derailment Friday in Bartow County near Cartersville.
About 20 cars from a CSX train derailed Friday morning, tearing up the track. Televised reports showed a series of toppled cars. A representative with CSX said the train originated out of Michigan and was on its way to Comer, Ga., according to Channel 2 Action News.
CSX investigators are on the scene trying to determine what caused the accident.
No injuries or traffic delays were immediately reported.
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