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Nov 4, 2009 9:16 am US/Pacific
Crews Working To Clear Train Derailment In Davis
DAVIS, Calif. (CBS13) ―
Crews are still working in Davis this morning to clean up after a Tuesday night train derailment where three train cars came off the tracks spilling chemicals into residential backyards and creating a huge headache for residents and authorities.
The Davis Fire Department said the track near the 600 block of G Street failed under the weight of the California Northern train, but they are not sure why. Three cars jumped the track, two of which overturned.
Each car was carrying about 90 tons of lime, a nontoxic mineral used in agriculture, according to authorities. Some of the lime spilled into nearby backyards, creating a mess for local residents.
Residents were warned to stay out of their own yards in case the cars fall over completely – power lines could be taken down if they do fall, authorities said.
Fire officials say the company will bring in a crane tomorrow to put the cars back on track.
Passegener rail service isn't being impacted. The Amtrak Capitols are getting through.
California Northern Railroad, will be using a crane to upright the cars and get them back on the track this morning.
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