"The train that derailed in Lawtell [La.] is leaking chemicals and at least one of two cars carrying a hazardous chemical, vinyl chrloride, is damaged."
"That's according to Gov. Bobby Jindal who flew into St. Landry Parish to speak about the situation a little after 9:30 p.m. tonight.
'Although it's not leaking at this moment, it does have signs of damage,' Jindal said. The damage has to be assessed before residents can return home, he said of the vinyl chloride.
US 190 near the accident site will be closed for at least two days as the situation is assessed. As of now, 101 homes have been evacuated and 30 families have checked into the evacuation check point, and four are looking for shelter."
Tina Macias reports for KATC August 4, 2013.
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