Union Pacific freight train derails in Colton, causes 13 cars to go off track

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COLTON, Calif. (KNX) – A Union Pacific freight train derailment Monday in Colton caused 13 cars to go off the tracks.

It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the K and 5th streets area, CBS Los Angeles reported.

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One of the cars did catch fire, but the fire was quickly extinguished, a spokesperson for Union Pacific confirmed.

Multiple outlets said the train was carrying lumber.

No injuries were reported.

Colton police are investigating the cause of the derailment.

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