The Latest: Freight train crash halts Chicago-NYC Amtrak
A 16-car freight train derailment in western New York has interrupted Amtrak passenger service between Chicago and New York City.
Authorities say dozens of homes have been evacuated after 16 cars on a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous liquids derailed in far southwestern New York.
The fire chief in the town of Ripley says Wednesday morning that between 50 and 55 homes were evacuated after the eastbound train derailed around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday about 60 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Crews are working to remove some of the 16 cars on an eastbound Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in far southwestern New York and forced the evacuation of several homes because of leaks in two ethanol tankers.
A rail company spokesman and police dispatchers say the derailment occurred around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Ripley, about 60 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Crews are working to contain a leak on an ethanol tanker that was among 16 cars on a freight train that derailed in far southwestern New York and forced the evacuation of several homes.
Emergency services officials say Wednesday morning that no one was injured and there was no fire.