RICHMOND, Va. — Three train cars carrying corn derailed into the canal in downtown Richmond Friday afternoon, according to the Richmond Fire Department and CSX.
The derailment happened around 4 p.m. on the tracks near the intersection of Dock and 20th Streets. Three cars out of the approximately 200-car train derailed into the canal. Two additional cars and two distributed power units also derailed, but remain on the tracks as of about 6 p.m.
RFD is responding, with an immediate goal to stabilized the train.
All of the train's cars are carrying grain, RFD said. A CBS 6 crew on scene saw corn pouring onto the ground below from a car stopped on the track.
No injuries have been reported, and no hazardous materials have spilled, RFD said.
Dock Street is closed from 18th to 22nd Streets. Residents should avoid the area.
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