Train Containing Hazardous Materials Derails in Minnesota
State officials are investigating the second derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in Minnesota, according to Gov. Tim Walz.
A Canadian Pacific train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the Kittson County town of Lancaster, located roughly 10 miles south of the Canadian border, at around 4:30 p.m. on May 31, officials told CBS News.
Video footage of the derailment shared on Twitter shows some of the cars piled high on top of each other. They do not appear to be on fire and no smoke can be seen.
On Twitter, Walz said state officials are working with local emergency managers to inspect the site and conduct clean-up efforts following the incident….