Hazmat teams summoned and homes evacuated following Whitemarsh train mishap.

A Freight ‌Train ‌Carrying Hazardous ‌Materials​ Derails​ in Whitemarsh Township

A freight‍ train ‍carrying hazardous​ materials derailed‌ Monday morning in‌ Whitemarsh Township,⁣ causing‌ concern⁣ among‍ local⁣ residents⁢ and prompting precautionary evacuations ‌of nearby ‍homes.​ The⁢ incident⁢ occurred shortly‍ before 5 a.m., ‍and authorities quickly ​responded⁣ to‍ assess ‌the ‌situation⁢ and minimize⁢ any‌ potential‍ damage.

CSX‌ Provides Updates on⁢ the Derailment

According ​to freight ​operator⁤ CSX, ‌a⁤ total ⁢of 16‌ cars out of ⁤the 40-car freight​ train derailed,⁢ with ⁤one of them ‍carrying ⁢hazardous materials. ‍While CSX ⁣assured the ‌public ​that ⁢there is currently no⁣ known ‍hazard, ⁢hazmat ⁢crews were⁤ called ⁤in as⁣ a precautionary ⁣measure to ensure‍ the ⁤safety ‍of ⁢the community.

Police Confirm Minimal‍ Risk ​to⁣ the ⁢Community

Local​ police released a​ statement reassuring residents that⁢ the only ⁤substance⁢ leaking⁢ from‍ the derailed ‌rail cars is⁢ silicone pellets, ‌which ⁢pose⁤ no risk ⁣to⁢ the ​community. This‍ information ⁢provides ‍some‍ relief ⁤to the affected area, as ‍authorities‌ work​ diligently to address ⁣the situation and prevent any potential harm.

Governor Josh Shapiro Offers Support

Governor Josh ‌Shapiro (D-PA) expressed his concern and support⁣ for the⁢ affected ​community, stating that ⁤he ​and ⁢his team‍ are⁣ closely ⁣monitoring⁣ the ⁤train ​derailment in Whitemarsh Township. He commended the‍ residents ‌for following the ⁣instructions ⁢of‍ local ‍authorities and ⁢urged them⁤ to continue⁤ doing so for their safety.

Stay ⁢updated on⁤ this ⁣breaking ⁤news story ⁢for⁢ further developments.

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