"The first reports of the derailment came before 8:45 a.m. Thursday [16 February] from the train tracks in the area of Huron River Drive between Martinsville and Haggerty roads.

"About 30 rail cars were impacted by the derailment, according to Van Buren Township officials.

"One railcar contained liquid chlorine; however, it was far away from the overturned section and was among the first cars removed from the area, according to Van Buren Township officials. There was no evidence of exposed hazardous materials. There were no reported injuries.

"Additionally, the EPA air monitoring confirmed normal air quality, and Norfolk Southern confirmed that no cars carrying hazardous materials were involved.

"Norfolk Southern typically transports industrial products, including agriculture, forest and consumer products, chemicals, and metals and construction materials."

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/02/21/van-buren-township-train-derailment-what-we-know-and-dont-know/

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