Roadway damaged by Darke Co. train derailment reopens after initial opening delayed

Greenville Train Derailment Photos courtesy of Jim Comer

By WHIO Staff

GREENVILLE — A roadway damaged when a train derailed in Darke County earlier this week has reopened.

Greeneville Fire Department announced on social media that OH-571 is now open after track repairs were completed.

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News Center 7 originally reported on Jan. 24 that the roadway was set to reopen later that day based on information from dispatchers and fire department officials.

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Fire officials later said that repairs were unable to be completed that day and the roadway would remain closed.

It was officially reopened on Jan. 26.