US freight train derails

A freight train derailed in the town of Van Buren, near Detroit, Michigan, USA. The collision affected at least six wagons, although there were no fatalities or injuries. According to the authorities, the accident did not cause the wagons carrying hazardous material to derail, and there was no evidence of exposure to dangerous substances. The United States Environmental Protection Agency reported that a team had been sent to the scene for investigation, but that there was no indication that the public was in danger. The reason why the train derailed is yet unknown.