Freight Train Derails In Vernon Causing Traffic Delays
VERNON (CBSLA) — Authorities say a freight train has derailed into a building Sunday, causing traffic delays.
The incident unfolded just before 2 p.m. Sunday at 26th and Downey Road.
Officials said no injuries were reported.
Police in Vernon said traffic was expected to be shut down for some time.
*TRAFFIC ALERT* Train derailment on 26th between Sierra Pine and Indiana. Traffic will be shut down for quite some time. pic.twitter.com/nUnwKju0we
— Vernon PD (@VernonPD) December 24, 2017
Metrolink also reported via Twitter that OC Line 663 to Los Angeles was experiencing a delay of about 20 minutes as a result.
Update: OC Line 663 to Los Angeles is experiencing a delay of 20 minutes due to a BNSF freight train derailment.
— Metrolink (@Metrolink) December 24, 2017
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