World News | Officials Evacuate Area After Train Derails in Suburban Chicago

Matteson, Jun 27 (AP) Emergency officials ordered an evacuation after a freight train derailed in suburban Chicago on Thursday.

The train derailed in the village of Matteson around 10:30 am, WGN-TV reported. No injuries have been reported.

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Workers are trying to determine whether any hazardous materials have leaked from the train. Officials ordered residents within a mile of the incident to evacuate.

A message on the village's Facebook page warns people to plan to for a “long-term” evacuation and take medication and supplies with them when they leave.

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Messages The Associated Press left for village officials and Matteson Police Chief Michael Jones seeking more details weren't immediately returned.

WLS-TV reported that the train is part of the Canadian National Railway Company. Messages left with the company weren't immediately returned. (AP)

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