Train derailment reported in Washington Court House

The Washington Court House Police Department announced that a train derailment occurred Friday at Veterans Way and Dayton Avenue.

No injuries were reported, according to the department.
 
As a result, Oakland Avenue is closed until at least 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, and Veterans Way and Dayton Avenue will be closed until at least July 13 for track repairs, the department said.

Follow https://www.facebook.com/WCHPoliceDepartment for updates or to view drone footage of the accident.

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