Coal Train Derails in Great Dismal Swamp, Prompting Environmental Concerns
Coal spills out of a train that derailed in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Chris Lowie/US Fish and Wildlife Service) At a Glance The train cars were carrying 3,600 pounds of fine, sand-like coal.The Great Dismal Swamp is home to endangered species, including red-cockaded woodpeckers.Experts say more information is needed to assess environmental damage. A coal train that derailed this week in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia could harm...