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Light rail train derails on gravel in Tacoma

The Columbian
Published: April 25, 2012, 5:00pm

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Sound Transit says there were no injuries and no damage when a light rail train derailed Wednesday night in Tacoma.

The train derailed on gravel that washed over the track due to heavy rain. The gravel came from a construction project.

Passengers were picked up by a bus.

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