Saturday, June 19, 2010
Large Mudslide In Delbarton Area
WEST VIRGINIA...
A mudslide caused by mining damaged two homes in the Delbarton area. No one was injured in the mudslide at Ragland’s Puritan Camp, but homes and property were damaged. Investigators determined earlier Thursday that mining was the cause of the mudslide. Crews had to wait until fog lifted to investigate the mudslide. Officials were on the scene Thursday evening and said crews have worked for several hours to get the roaway cleared of rocks and debris. A spokesperson at the Mingo County Emergency Services office in Williamson said the County Route 65/5 was blocked for a period of time by the mudslide while workers from the Division of Highways cleared the mud from the roadway.
A mudslide caused by mining damaged two homes in the Delbarton area. No one was injured in the mudslide at Ragland’s Puritan Camp, but homes and property were damaged. Investigators determined earlier Thursday that mining was the cause of the mudslide. Crews had to wait until fog lifted to investigate the mudslide. Officials were on the scene Thursday evening and said crews have worked for several hours to get the roaway cleared of rocks and debris. A spokesperson at the Mingo County Emergency Services office in Williamson said the County Route 65/5 was blocked for a period of time by the mudslide while workers from the Division of Highways cleared the mud from the roadway.
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