Train derailment in Mason City

Train derailment in Mason City 6 p.m.

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(ABC 6 News) – A spokesperson with Union Pacific Railway confirming a train has derailed in Mason City, Iowa late Wednesday night.

The statement from the spokesperson read:

At approximately 10:15 pm Wednesday evening, approximately seven cars on a Union Pacific train derailed in our Mason City, Iowa yard. There were no injuries, but some soybean meal and potash was released as a result of the incident, which is under investigation. Crews are responding to the situation.

–Union Pacific Spokesperson

This is both an ongoing investigation and developing story. ABC 6 News will provide more updates as they become available.