Train derails in Affton, HAZMAT crews respond

Train derailment in Missouri causes dozens of families to evacuate

AFFTON, Mo. (NBC, KYMA) - Investigators are working to determine the cause of a train derailment in a Missouri, which forced the evacuation of more than a dozen families Friday afternoon. It happened in Affton where crews worked into the night to clear the scene. Emergency crews rushed to the scene because they initially thought hazardous materials were in those train cars. A shocking scene for South County neighbors Friday when a Burlington Nor…

Evacuated homeowners able to return after train derails in Affton

Two residential blocks near the intersection were evacuated as a precaution while hazmat crews checked the train cars for hazardous materials.

Train derails in Affton, HAZMAT crews respond

AFFTON, Mo. - Multiple railcars for a train derailed Friday afternoon in Affton near Weber Road and New Hampshire Avenue on Friday. Investigators say the train derailed around 4:30 p.m. HAZMAT crews have been called to check out tanks on the train. Drivers are asked to avoid the area as crews work to investigate the derailment and clear the scene. The area is currently blocked, FOX 2 has learned. Sources tell FOX 2 that evacuations are underway …

Train derails near St. Louis County homes, forcing evacuation amid hazardous material scare

A train derailed at Weber Road and New Hampshire Ave. in Affton. Hazmat team on scene as evacuations proceed. Stay updated with the latest developments.