Updated at 10:11 a.m. August 21st, 2021:
(KNSI) – All roads are back open after a train malfunctioned, causing railroad cars to separate from one another on Friday night.
The crossings at 4 1/2 Street Northeast, East St. Germain Street, 7th Street East, and 15th Avenue Southeast were all blocked for several hours. St. Cloud police say 4 1/2 Street Northeast and East St. Germain Street reopened about 11:25 p.m. the other crossings opened about 4:10 a.m. Saturday morning.
There were no reports of any spills or injuries.
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Original post at 9:13 p.m. August 20th, 2021:
(KNSI) – Multiple railroad crossings are blocked after a train malfunction Friday night.
St. Cloud Police tweeted out at 8:55 p.m. that a train has malfunctioned, causing railroad cars to separate from each other. Multiple railroad crossings are blocked as a result and will remain blocked for several hours.
The public is asked to avoid the following crossings:
4 1/2 Street Northeast
East St. Germain
7th Street East
15th Avenue Southeast
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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