Authorities briefly evacuated residents and businesses after a freight train derailment in Matteson Thursday morning.
According to officials, a mandatory evacuation order was issued to residents and businesses located near the derailment, which occurred at 217According to an update from Canadian National, a car containing liquified gas leaked a"limited amount of product" during the derailment. The leak was contained and there is no longer a"danger to public safety," the company said.
Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin said during a Thursday press conference that the situation is “mitigated,” and that there is no ongoing danger to the public.
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