AMES, Iowa — The Ames Fire Department said about 27 train cars derailed east of Dayton Avenue in Ames on Thursday.
One car is now leaking liquid petroleum. The Ames Fire Department is bringing in a Union Pacific Railroad team to stop the leak.
They also evacuated 15-20 commercial properties in the area as a precaution.
"Emergency response personnel are on site," a spokesperson for Union Pacific said. "No one was injured and the cause of the derailment is under investigation."
The fire department also said they have taken actions to prevent spills from going into the nearby river.
The Duff, Kellogg, Clark and Hazel crossings were closed for several hours, but have now reopened, the city said.
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