MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Midtown Memphis railroad crossing has been blocked for much of the day after after three train cars derailed Tuesday morning.
The three flatbed train cars derailed at the railroad crossing near South Cox Street and Central Avenue in Cooper-Young. According to Union Pacific, three of its train cars "derailed in an upright position" about 5:30 a.m. They said the derailment did not impact mainline train traffic.
Memphis Fire Department told ABC24 on scene no one was injured. Union Pacific also said hazmat was not involved and "there were no releases" from the train cars.
However, authorities on scene said it will take an undetermined amount of time to get the train cars back on the tracks, and the crossing cleared.
Avoid the area for now.