derailment
AmericanEtymology
Origin of derailment
Example Sentences
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An independent investigation into the cause of a train derailment will look into a raft of potential issues.
From BBC
Network Rail, which looks after the track, said the precise cause of the 11-carriage derailment was still being investigated.
From BBC
The derailment has also hit TransPennine Express services which use the West Coast Mainline.
From BBC
In the wake of the Gloria's derailment Lisbon's other funiculars have remained closed while investigators assess their safety.
From Barron's
The brakeman tried to apply emergency brakes but failed to prevent the derailment, The cause of the crash remains unknown.
From BBC
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