BREAKING: 40-Car Freight Train Derails In Pennsylvania

A 40-car CSX freight train derailed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, early Monday, prompting precautionary evacuations, officials said.

The train derailment occurred in Whitemarsh Township around 4:50 a.m., according to CSX.

Officials reported no injuries or known hazards to the public but one train car involved in the incident reportedly carried hazardous materials.

A statement CSX provided to Fox Business said 16 train cars derailed.

Here’s footage at the scene:

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“Whitemarsh Emergency Services is investigating the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in the Plymouth Meeting section of Whitemarsh Township. The derailment is located in the area bounded by Flourtown Road, Joshua Road and Stenton Avenue,” the Whitemarsh Township Police Department said on Facebook.

According to NBC10 Philadelphia, a CSX train derailed on tracks owned by Norfolk Southern.

“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,” the Whitemarsh Township PD continued.

“Representatives of Norfolk Southern and CSX are on location, as are members of Montgomery County’s Department of Public Safety Emergency Response Team. There are no reported injuries and no known hazard to the public.”

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Fox Business reports:

CSX said in a statement to FOX Business via email that 16 of the freight train’s 40 cars derailed.

“While preliminary reports indicate that one car transporting hazardous material was involved in the incident, there is no indication of any leaks or spills of hazardous materials and there are no injuries to the crew of the train,” the statement said. “The local fire department responded and declared an evacuation of just over a dozen homes out of an abundance of caution.”

CSX also said that the cause of the derailment appeared to be weather related. No additional details were immediately available.

Police told FOX29 Philadelphia that the derailed train cars were carrying silicone pellets, which pose no threat to the public.

“Residents on Camburn Rd are being evacuated near the train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp. Joshua Rd is closed between Flourtown and Stenton. Unclear what is in the detailed cars at this time,” said NBC10 Philadelphia reporter Matt DeLucia.

Residents on Camburn Rd are being evacuated near the train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp. Joshua Rd is closed between Flourtown and Stenton. Unclear what is in the detailed cars at this time. @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/dDwah9ijHS

— Matt DeLucia (@MattDeLucia) July 17, 2023