Tracks reopen near Charles City after train derailment

Associated Press

Dec. 19, 2011 6:23 am

A stretch of railroad track in northeast Iowa where 13 train cars derailed has been reopened.

Officials say the track was repaired and inspections were made on Sunday.

The derailment occurred near Charles City just before 1 p.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported.

The cars of the Canadian Pacific train were carrying soybeans and scrap metal. The train was headed to the northeast Iowa town of Marquette.

The cause of the derailment is still being investigated.

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