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Train derails in Washington DC leaking hazardous chemicals | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
A chemical leak has been contained after a CSX train derailed in Washington DC, officials said. | |
At least 14 railcars overturned at 9th and Rhode Island Avenue northeast at 6:40am on Sunday morning, spilling hazardous substances from at least three of them, according to CSX. | |
DC Mayor Muriel Bowswer said during a press conference that no injuries were reported and emergency responders were working to contain the leak. | |
Chris Nellum, a witness who lives nearby, said that his window looks over the tracks. | |
"I thought it was like a semi-truck coming toward the building and when I looked out the window, I saw cars piling up," Nellum told the Associated Press. "So I'm not even used to hearing trains. It was jarring.” | |
CSX identified one of the chemicals leaked as sodium hydroxide, which produces “household products such as paper, soap and detergents.” | |
Metro service has been suspended in the area. | |
Local officials will provide an update during a joint news conference at 5pm ET. | |