Train Incident 01/16/2017

Train Incident; 09:18AM; 1651 N Alameda St; https://goo.gl/maps/95ZEbc3TGE92; Wilmington; PRELIM: Unk direction Union Pacific freight train derailed as many as 6 gondola-type cars of unknown cargo in large intermodal containers; 3 railcars with containers reportedly 'leaning'; NO fire; NO leak; NO immediate hazard currently identified, and NO call for evacuation; Though incident is near Valero Refinery, we are unaware of any impact on that facility; Closure of one or more lanes of Alameda Street between Lomita Blvd and Pacific Coast Hwy is anticipated until LAFD operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; No impact on passenger rail, as none use this route; Bus Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter; Media Contact: Port Police, UPRR; NFD (No Further Details); FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units: E38 RA38 E49 E36 E285 E85 T85 RA85 E112 E248 T48 E48 SQ48 E266 T66 RA846 RA814 CM22 HR56 EM13 EM1 BC6 BC13 ; CH: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

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