Blount Memorial continues to treat patients after train derailment

Blount Memorial continues to treat patients after a CSX train carrying acrylonitrile derailed Thursday.
Aerial view of the train derailment in Blount County

(WBIR - Maryville) Blount Memorial continues to treat patients after a CSX train carrying acrylonitrile derailed Thursday.

More people have come in for treatment over the weekend, said Josh West, a spokesman for the hospital.

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Since Thursday, the hospital has treated 128 people in connection with the derailment and admitted 44. All but two have been released as of 5 p.m. Sunday. It's not clear how long those patients have been in the hospital.

No one has needed treatment for any serious medical issues.

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