DERAILMENT: Train Derails at Port of Tacoma

Repost from KIRO TV, Seattle WA

Oil tank cars derail near Port of Tacoma; no spills or injuries

Righting derailed train could take until midnight

Updated: Apr 22, 2016 – 2:52 PM

TACOMA, Wash — An empty tanker train has derailed at the Port of Tacoma, with 18 cars off the tracks.

The train belongs to Tacoma Rail and all of the tank cars are empty.

Tacoma firefighters at the scene said there were no spills and no one was hurt.

Lincoln is closed at 11th Avenue. It may take until midnight to get the car upright again.

Some businesses have been affected by the scene.