A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Lowndes County early today, rolling multiple cars east of South Lehmberg Road.
The westbound Alabama Southern Railroad train hit a broken rail at about 7:30 a.m., overturning 12 cars, according to Columbus Fire and Rescue.
The Columbus Hazmat team was called in to assess three cars that were separately carrying nitrous oxide, turpentine and methyl phenol, a chemical used in the treatment of wood products.
The team determined that there was no immediate danger, according to Fire and Rescue. The railway plans to use a private contractor to right the cars and clear the hazardous materials.
No one was injured in the train wreck and no one was evacuated.
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