Railroad accident halts traffic for extended periods in Valparaiso, Indiana, according to the authorities.
A freight train derailed late Saturday night in the city of Valparaiso, Indiana, at the Fort Wayne to Chicago railroad crossing. The railway company operating the train was identified as "Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado" (EFE).
The incident, which occurred in northwest Indiana, was captured by Chopper 7. Fortunately, no one was injured during the derailment, and no further threat to public safety was reported, according to the police department.
The derailment caused street closures on Axe Avenue and Greenwich Street, which lasted for hours. However, several other streets reopened around 3 p.m. on Sunday, and all road closures were reopened by Sunday evening.
Crews were working to clean up the derailment on Sunday, but no details about the number of train cars or type of freight were given. Additionally, no information was provided about any disruptions to train service or traffic in the area.
It's worth noting that all the train cars involved in the derailment were empty. Despite the lack of information about the cause of the derailment, the police department has assured that there is no ongoing risk to the public.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of rail safety and the potential impacts of such incidents on local communities. As the clean-up efforts continue, authorities are working to gather more information about the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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