The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a Norfolk Southern employee fatality that happened this morning in Cleveland, Ohio. Investigators from the NTSB are en route to the site.
A Norfolk Southern spokesperson verified that conductor Louis Shuster was fatally injured early on Tuesday morning.
The authorities stated that a dump truck hit the conductor as a Norfolk Southern train was passing through a crossing at the establishment.
Norfolk Southern is doing everything in its power to assist the conductor’s family and his coworkers.
“Today, we are mourning the loss of a coworker. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly trying period.” the declaration read.
“The company is working with the Cleveland Police Department and Cleveland-Cliffs representatives to confirm the details and learn everything possible about the incident. Further, the company has been in contact with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, SMART-TD union leadership, and Cleveland-Cliffs leadership,” Norfolk Southern added. “More information will be released in coordination with law enforcement as it becomes available.”
A large plume of smoke rises over East Palestine, Ohio, after a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern train on Feb. 6, 2023. Another Norfolk Southern train reportedly struck a dump truck in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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