No injuries reported when freight train derails in Baltimore

BALTIMORE — No injuries were reported after 21 Philadelphia-bound freight cars derailed and at least one overturned in Baltimore.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the 109-car train was heading from Avon, Indiana, to Philadelphia when it derailed at about 6:30 p.m. Monday.

The derailed cars were either empty or carrying pulpwood or sand. A CSX spokesperson said no hazardous materials were involved.

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