COOLIDGE, Ariz. — A railroad official said a hazardous materials crew joined emergency workers to contain a solvent leak after freight cars derailed near Coolidge, southeast of Phoenix.
Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said Monday that no injuries were immediately reported and damage appeared to be limited after about 20 train cars derailed a little before noon.
Pinal County emergency officials said no evacuation was ordered but police advised people to avoid the area.
One of the cars was hauling cyclohexanone, a solvent used for metal degreasing and spot removal, which spilled onto the ground after the crash.
The origin and destination of the train and its number of cars were not immediately reported. Tysver said the cause of the derailment was being investigated.
This is a developing story and more information will be published as it becomes available.
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