Train derails near Pittsburgh

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A freight train derailment caused several rail cars to overturn in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood Thursday morning, according to investigators.

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At least 10 cars came off the tracks, but they were empty.

The derailment happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. along Second Avenue, near the Hot Metal Bridge. A command post has been established

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