A Norfolk Southern-operated train derailed in Van Buren Township, Michigan, on Thursday, according to officials and video footage, and there are reports that the train was carrying hazardous materials.
The cause of the derailment, located outside of Detroit, was not immediately clear. It’s not clear what materials the train was carrying.
“There is no evidence of exposed hazardous materials, as no train cars containing hazardous materials were compromised,” Van Buren Township police officials said in a statement on social media Thursday.
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) issued a statement confirming the derailment and indicated that hazardous materials were being carried by the train….