Delays on MBTA's Fitchburg Line as Crews Work on Ayer Freight Train Derailment
Work has been ongoing overnight at the sight of a freight train derailment in Ayer, Massachusetts, after five train cars carrying trash and recycli...
Work has been ongoing overnight at the sight of a freight train derailment in Ayer, Massachusetts, after five train cars carrying trash and recycling materials toppled over on Thursday Crews have been on the sight, which is near Sculley Road, through the night, trying to figure out how to get the train cars moved out. Fire officials on Thursday urged the public to avoid the area, and emphasized in a social media post that "The railroad cars involved do NOT contain hazardous materials." Five train cars carrying trash went off the tracks Thursday.