A freight train derailed in Matteson, a suburb of Chicago, causing evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. The incident occurred at 217th Street and Main, with a suspected leak from the derailed cars prompting a mandatory evacuation within a specified perimeter. The Canadian National Railway reported that about 25 cars carrying various substances were involved in the derailment, with no fires or injuries reported. A spokesperson confirmed that a car containing liquified petroleum gas leaked a small amount but has been contained, with no threat to public safety. The precautionary evacuation has been lifted except for properties immediately adjacent to the site. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, and more information is expected to be released by Matteson police. Matteson is located about 30 miles south of downtown Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. This is a developing story, and updates are to be expected.
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Chicago suburb experiences evacuation due to suspected freight train derailment and leak
