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See drone photos, video of the train derailment in Florida’s Manatee County

By Tiffany Tompkins and Ryan Callihan
Bradenton

Photos and video of the Manatee County train derailment show the full extent of the damage to the railroad track, which requires a multi-day cleanup effort.

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue captured footage of the derailed train, which lies just north of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Seminole Gulf Railway, the company that owns the railroad, said five cars toppled Tuesday morning due to a “track-related” issue.

Take a look at the images.

Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023.
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023.
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023.
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023.
Workers inspect a Seminole Gulf Railways train that derailed in Bradenton Feb. 28, 2023. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
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