Train Derailment Update

Escambia County Fire Rescue and Hazmat Crews have wrapped up the response to a CSX Train Derailment that took place Tuesday evening in the community of McDavid.
 
 After hours of close inspection, Escambia County crews have found no evidence of any chemical leaking from the derailed cars.
 
 No injuries have been reported in connection to this derailment. Those who evacuated shortly after the accident have been given the green light to return home.
 
 The cause of the derailment will be investigated by CSX and Escambia Fire Rescue crews have been told it could take many weeks for the damaged rails to be repaired.
 
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