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'Dangerous and Reckless Act': Teens Accused of Stealing, Derailing Train

Two juveniles in Laurens unlawfully entered Carolina Piedmont and CSX railroad yards on Saturday evening and stole a train.
The teens' unauthorized access was due to a dangerous and reckless act involving driving engines around the yard and onto a rail line toward Greenville.
While trying to bring the engines back to the yard, the juveniles struck stationary railcars, leading to a derailment and extensive damage to one of the cars.
Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland described the incident as highly unsafe and irresponsible, stressing that railroad areas are hazardous and should not be used for recreational purposes.
Both juveniles face multiple charges including second-degree burglary, grand larceny over $10,000, and willful destruction of railroad property and have been detained in Columbia's juvenile facility.

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