Multiple train cars derail in Carson; traffic not impacted

Thursday, December 20, 2018
CARSON, Calif. (KABC) -- Multiple tank cars from a freight train derailed in Carson Thursday night.

The crash happened near the Union Pacific Dolores Yard in the 1800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard.
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Los Angeles County firefighters were at the scene, where the train cars were spotted on their side.

Railroad officials told firefighters all of the train cars were empty. Still, a Hazmat crew was on its way to the scene as a precaution.
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No traffic was impacted by the crash.

The cause of the wreck was not immediately known.
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