A train carrying ethanol derailed and sparked a fire in Raymond, Minn., authorities said Thursday, urging nearby residents to evacuate. There were no initial reports of injuries or deaths.
The derailed tankers contained “a form of ethanol and others with a corn syrup liquid,” it said. “The site remains active as the fire is being contained, no travel is advised to the city of Raymond.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Federal Railroad Administration was at the site after the train derailed early Thursday. He said there were no initial reports of injuries or deaths.
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