Jacksonville, FL — No one was injured in a train derailment on Jacksonville's northside late Sunday night.
According to CSX eight rail cars were involved in the accident around 10pm near U.S. 17/Main Street north of Busch Drive.
Two of the rail cars were carrying ethanol and derailed into Cedar Creek. There were no indications of any leaks, according to a statement from CSX.
The Jacksonville-based company is mobilizing experts and specialized contractors and developing a plan to restore the area. CSX says it may take several days to complete that work.
Two rail cars hanging over the bridge into Cedar Creek in north #Jacksonville. CSX says these two cars were carrying ethanol but there is no indication of leaks at this time. They’re working with JFRD to secure the area. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/L3x0ScVGBX
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) January 21, 2019
#Update CSX says about 8 rail cars were derailed and crashed on the northside Sunday night. It appears more have been pulled up and reattached. They said crews will continue to block this area as they make repairs. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/CSw8JpTuU6
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) January 21, 2019
#HappeningNow Crews are pulling another car off of the ground. The is the second one I’ve seen put back in the tracks this morning. pic.twitter.com/WCb3zw4VHH
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) January 21, 2019
Multiple cars are off the rail....there are no injuries and no hazards at this time...this will be an active scene for a while and we will assist CSX with fire protection and as needed for hazards.
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) January 21, 2019
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