Breaking News: 12-car train derailment in Beaumont

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Was it lack of notification, lack of training, lack of oversight?

Although it was determined later that the cargo was grain, the idea that the 1st responders, Police, did not know what was being shipped on the rail is disturbing.

July 4, 2013 "...Sgt. Rob Flores is asking motorists to keep away from the area because at this time officials do not know what is inside the cars."

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Breaking News: 12-car train derailment in Beaumont
Posted: Jul 04, 2013 3:17 PM EDT
Updated: Jul 04, 2013 5:41 PM EDT

By Vanessa Holmes, Reporter

Beaumont police are on the scene of a 12-car train derailment downtown. The derailment took place shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday behind city hall.

Sgt. Rob Flores is asking motorists to keep away from the area because at this time officials do not know what is inside the cars.

We have a crew on the scene and will bring you more information as it becomes available.