(The Associated Press circulated the following article on November 6.)
ALBANY, Ore. — Eight train cars derailed in downtown Albany early Sunday, striking one house and forcing another half-dozen to evacuate because of downed power lines.
People were home when the cars derailed, but no one was injured, said Wanda Omdahl, a spokeswoman for the Albany Fire Department. A city official later determined that the house was safe enough for the family — along with their six cats and three dogs — to remain.
The cause of the derailment is being investigated by Pacific & Willamette Railroad.