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26 train cars derail in Perry County, Mo.

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It happened just south of Wittenberg shortly after 3 p.m. (Source: Mike Mohundro) It happened just south of Wittenberg shortly after 3 p.m. (Source: Mike Mohundro)
No hazardous materials were involved (Source: Mike Mohundro) No hazardous materials were involved (Source: Mike Mohundro)
There's no word on injuries (Source: Mike Mohundro) There's no word on injuries (Source: Mike Mohundro)
WITTENBERG, MO (KFVS) -

Crews are on the scene of a train car derailment in Perry County, Mo.

It happened just south of Wittenberg shortly after 3 p.m.

According to Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf, there are 26 cars that derailed. He says no hazardous materials were involved.

There's no word on injuries.

The 911 call came in around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday.

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