An overnight train derailment in Raymond, Minnesota has caused an evacuation because of burning ethanol tankers. No casualties have been reported but people within half a mile have been moved to safer locations.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad officials confirm 22 cars containing ethanol and corn syrup derailed at 1:02 am Thursday near the community of 800, just southwest of Willmar and about an hour west of the Twin Cities.
The cause of the derailment is unknown, and railroad officials say the main track is blocked and they cannot estimate when the tracks can reopen.
