A freight train derailed in the Chicago suburb of Matteson, Illinois, on Thursday, forcing some residents within a mile of the accident to evacuate their homes.
FOX 32 in Chicago According to local authorities, the Canadian National Railway train was reported to have derailed around 10:45 a.m. near the 21000 block of Main Street.
Nearby homes were evacuated due to hazardous materials conditions as authorities investigated the leaking train car, according to ABC 7 Chicago.
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Train cars pile up after a derailment Thursday in Matteson, Illinois. Emergency officials ordered evacuations after a freight train derailed in suburban Chicago. No injuries were reported. (WLS via The Associated Press)
Mandatory evacuations were issued for residents within one mile south of Main Street and 217th Avenue. Mandatory evacuations were also issued for areas within one mile west of Main Street and within a quarter mile east of Main Street.
Those ordered to evacuate were advised to take medicines and supplies with them before leaving their homes in preparation for a “long-term evacuation.”
Representatives from Canadian National Railway are on scene and leading the investigation, but no injuries have been reported.
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Canadian National Railway officials said about 20 freight cars loaded with various items derailed, but it was unclear what caused the train to derail.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
