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16 freight train cars derail in Bensalem, Bucks County; no hazmat leaks found
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A freight train derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, with 16 out of 72 cars leaving the tracks on Tuesday afternoon around 2:15 p.m.
- Two derailed cars carried hazardous materials, including an alcohol substance and an acid, raising initial concerns about a hazmat leak.
- Officials confirmed no leaks were found, and evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted, with no current threat to public safety.
- Cleanup efforts will be managed by CSX, and Bristol Road remains closed between Old Lincoln Highway and Brownsville Road.
