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flag A frozen switch caused an Amtrak train to derail near Northfield, Mass., injuring no one.

flag A low-speed Amtrak train derailment occurred around 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday near the Vermont border in Northfield, Massachusetts, with 113 people on board. flag The locomotive and one passenger car derailed after hitting a frozen switch, according to Northfield Fire Chief Floyd Dunnell. flag No injuries were reported, and no hazardous fluids leaked. flag Amtrak maintained full power to keep heat and electricity running while passengers were safely transported to Springfield by bus. flag The cause is under investigation, with the frozen switch identified as a likely factor.

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