Homes were evacuated in Whitemarsh Township north of Philadelphia early Monday after a train derailment.
Homes and businesses were evacuated for precautionary reasons in Whitemarsh Township north of Philadelphia early Monday after part of a 40-car Norfolk Southern freight train derailed, township police said.Hazmat crews were called in, but police said there was no known hazard to the public and no apparent need for more evacuations.
"The only thing that is leaking from any of the rail cars involved, is silicone pellets which pose no risk to the community," police said.Representatives of Norfolk Southern and CSX were at the scene, police added.
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