WPTV: Fortunately, there were no injuries. The railroad crossing at Blue Heron Boulevard and Old Dixie Highway has reopened Thursday morning after a train derailment yesterday, authorities say.
According to officials, the engine of a northbound freight train derailed 400 feet from west Blue Heron Boulevard, around 6:30 p.m.
There are 20 cars hooked up to the engine.
Authorities said there was a chemical spill, but a Haz Mat team deemed the non-volatile chemicals non-hazardous and the area has been released.
Crews had been waiting for two cranes to arrive so they could move two train cars that contain fuel.
Overnight, all traffic in the area had to be diverted to Silver Beach Road or 13th Street.
There is still no commercial train traffic allowed in the area at this time.