Train Derailment in Columbia
No injuries have been reported in a train derailment in Columbia, despite significant road closures and the evacuation of a school.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency confirmed that the train cars were empty. Columbia Academy's campus was evacuated as a precaution, with buses departing at 1:00 p.m. and all after-school events canceled.
- Roads have been closed, including those highlighted by the Columbia Police Department.
- Emergency utility work on State Route 243 Northbound in Maury County is also blocking all northbound lanes and closing the southbound lanes.
No injuries are reported.
Author's summary: Train derailment in Columbia causes road closures and school evacuation.