VIDEO: Alabama Train Derailment: Norfolk Southern CEO hears about train derailment while testifying

A Norfolk Southern train derailed Thursday in Calhoun County, Alabama, hours before company CEO Alan Shaw faced lawmakers to answer questions about a derailment on February 3rd that led to a toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. It's not clear what caused the derailment. A company's spokesperson said they are working closely with local officials. This is the third derailment of the company's trains since last month. Over the weekend, 28 cars derailed in Springfield, Ohio. READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/special-reports/train-derailment/ohio-train-derailment-east-palestine-norfolk-southern-ceo-alan-shaw-senate-committee/95-752ab995-791f-4fb3-9866-4d4bd093b0e6 At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkyc.channel3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wkyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wkyc3/ Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app