Train derails in Vacherie, blocking highway; no hazardous materials spilled
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VACHERIE - A train derailed early Tuesday morning, blocking Highway 20 in St. James Parish.
Deputies said the two non-hazardous cars derailed and two hazardous material cars came off their wheels, but the latter were empty.
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The cars were removed from the highway shortly before 8:30 a.m. and the highway was back open. No injuries were reported.