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Freight train derails in Los Angeles, no reports of injuries
Wednesday April 09, 2003LOS ANGELES (AP) A Union Pacific train derailed early Wednesday and spilled about 1,000 gallons of fuel, authorities said. No one was injured.
The accident occurred shortly after 12:45 a.m. in East Los Angeles, said California Highway Patrol Officer Alex Gonzalez. A hazardous materials crew was cleaning the accident site.
No roads were closed in connection with the spill.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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