Homes evacuated after train carrying hazardous materials derails near Pennsylvania
Homes were being evacuated early Monday after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside Philadelphia.
A 40-car CSX Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just before 5 a.m. Monday, prompting emergency crews to respond to a suburban area of Whitemarsh Township. Between 15 and 20 of the derailed cars were carrying hazardous materials, prompting a Level 2 hazmat response,
Officials evacuated houses and businesses in the area of the derailment as a precaution early Monday, saying there was no known hazard to the public at this time.“Precautionary evacuations have occurred at the residents and businesses closest to the scene. It is not believed that further evacuations will be needed, but we will evaluate as we know more,”
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