Cargo Train Derails in Washington, Hazardous Leak Possible

A cargo train derailed in the US northeastern Washington, DC, resulting in leaking dangerous chemicals.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A freight train derailed in northeastern Washington, DC, resulting in several cars leaking hazardous materials, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) said Sunday.

Big emergency response to CSX train derailment/hazmat spill on Rhode Island in NE DC pic.twitter.com/DIQ2ghmLvj

— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) 1 May 2016

​"CSX Train derailment — NE DC — 3 cars leaking some hazardous material(s)," the DCFEMS wrote in its official Twitter account. 

Big emergency response to CSX train derailment/hazmat spill on Rhode Island in NE DC pic.twitter.com/DIQ2ghmLvj

— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) 1 May 2016

​The local police have closed two streets close to the incident, according to the emergency service. 

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— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) 1 May 2016

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