Hazmat Crews Respond To Train Derailment In Tewksbury

TEWKSBURY (CBS) - Early Friday afternoon a Pan-Am Railways train derailed near the area of Shawsheen Street in Tewksbury.

Train workers spent the afternoon trying to return the three carbon dioxide railcars back on the tracks.

Fire and hazmat crews were on scene trying to fix the problem. There is CO2 in the tankers which are why they are took all necessary precautions.

There have been no reports of leaks or damage or any injuries. Shawsheen Street remained open to all traffic and businesses in the area are open as well.

There is no public safety hazard.

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