Residents evacuated after chemical train derails in Louisiana

About 100 homes have been evacuated after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Louisiana.

Residents evacuated after chemical train derails in Louisiana
Mon, 05 Aug, 2013 - 11:03

About 100 homes have been evacuated after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Louisiana.

More than 20 carriages went off the tracks about 3.30pm local time yesterday near Lawtell, about 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

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