Train Derails At Louisville Zoo

[Airtime&Gravity]

(WHAS11) – One of three Zoo Trains at the Louisville Zoo has derailed. Authorities tell WHAS11 that the train derailed near the Gorilla Forest.

 

According to Kara Bussabarger of the Louisville Zoo, three cars and the engine overturned.

 

She says there were approximately 30 people onboard the train at the time.

 

According to authorities, 18 patients were transported. All were taken to either U of L or Kosair hospital.

 

Two people have serious injuries, other minor injuries were treated at the scene.

 

We have crews at the Zoo and the hospital and will bring you more information as it becomes available.

 

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[cgodsey]

Holy crap. We were there on Friday afternoon before Holiwood Nights. I made a remark on how fast that train ran when we rode it.

[John Peck]

Wow... right on a gradual curve, too!

 

I'm no expert, but that does look like the cause of too much speed.

[Holtskee]

That looks like one of those Chance C.P. Huntington trains...how fast can those things go?

 

Hope everyone there will be alright.

[trisceliya]

What is the routine for those working in a zoo? I'm not quite sure how to word this but here goes. How often are the animals being fed (as well as how much), given water, checked, and are there any special procedures? Do not hesitate to go into detail or share stories. This is for a school project, so if possible please leave the area or zoo. Thanks in advance for the input!

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[paintballer]

SFoT's trains can possibly do this I believe. Sometimes the weight ratio is to high on one end of the car and they have to make people scoot to one side or the other :O