Train derails in Matteson; 'long-term' evacuations underway as leak under investigation

Evacuations are undereway in Matteson after a train derailed there.A train derailed Thursday morning in far south suburban Matteson, a spokesman for the village said.

The village spokesman said residents within 1 mile south of Main Street and 217th Street, 1 mile west of Main Street and a quarter mile east of Main Street will need to evacuate as a precaution. The village spokesman said residents should "plan for a long-term evacuation" and "take any medication and supplies" they may need.

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