NTSB Launches Go-Team to Investigate Bridge Collapse, Freight Train Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release in New Jersey

WASHINGTON - The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a go-team to investigate the bridge collapse and derailment of four Conrail freight tank cars into the Mantua Creek in Paulsboro, NJ, at about 7:05 am EST today.

NTSB railroad accident investigator Jim Southworth is leading a team of 17 as the Investigator-in-Charge.

NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman is accompanying the team and will serve as the principal spokesman during the on-scene phase of the investigation.

Public Affairs Officer Terry Williams will also be in New Jersey to coordinate media related activities. He can be reached by mobile phone at 202-557-1350.

Follow us on twitter (@ntsb) for announcements related to the investigation.

Video

• Initial Press Briefing (11/30/2012)
• Second Press Briefing (12/1/2012)
• Third Press Briefing (12/2/2012)

Press Releases

• NTSB to Hold First Media Briefing On Bridge Collapse, Freight Train Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release In New Jersey
• NTSB Launches Go-Team to Investigate Bridge Collapse, Freight Train Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release in New Jersey (November 30, 2012)

Media Contact: Terry Williams,202-314-6100 (NTSB HQ)