Teen caused train derailment so he could post a video of it online, US officials say


After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators saw who they believed to be the 17-year-old walking toward the switch then walking back to his vehicle before the derailment, KHGI reported. — Unsplash

A teenager is accused of intentionally causing a train derailment in Nebraska, then recording it and posting the video online.

Around 6.10pm on April 21, a BNSF train derailed in Bennet, according to KHGI. Two locomotives and five rail cars came off the rail, but stayed upright.

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