Traffic halted in Milan due to ‘small train derailment’

UPDATE (5:32 pm): According to the Milan Police Department, CSX has the train derailment cleared at this time. All main roads are passable, however, Williamson will remain closed due to damage.

ORIGINAL STORY (11:43 am):

MILAN, Tenn. — Traffic is halted in Milan due to a small train derailment.

The Milan Police Department issued an alert shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, stating that there is a train sitting on the railroad tracks on South First/North First Street as well as North Main/South Main Street.

Police expect the train to remain for “a few hours” due to what they say is a small train derailment.

Police say Williamson Street is currently blocked, however College Street and Salem Street are open.

Traffic will be diverted to other routes.

No further details were released. Stay with us on-air and online as we expect further coverage this evening.

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