Freight Train Derails Near Yankee Stadium
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<i> Associated Press</i>
NEW YORK — A 125-car Conrail freight train derailed near Yankee Stadium Friday, igniting a fire and disrupting rush-hour travel for thousands.
The train, which started out from Selkirk, N.Y., was almost to its destination in the south Bronx when a freight car that was apparently too tall struck an overpass, officials said.
Three empty cars toppled, Conrail said.
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