No injuries were reported from a freight train derailment this afternoon near the 2100 block of East 95th Street. Several tank cars left the track and a Level I Haz Mat was requested. The cleanup process is underway.

TIm Olk is on the scene and submitted these images.

freight train derails on Chicago's southsude

A tank car with an unknown cargo is off the tracks. Tim Olk photo

freight train derails on Chicago's southsude

Heavy equipment is brought in to remove the tank cars. Tim Olk photo

freight train derails on Chicago's southsude

Several cars need to be removed. Tim Olk photo

freight train derails on Chicago's southsude

Multiple tank cars derailed and there is considerable damage to the track. Tim Olk photo

 

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