From Fox News:

LAFAYETTE, La. — Six rail cars have derailed in southern Louisiana, with two cars leaking hydrochloric acid and forcing police to evacuate thousands of residents within 1 mile of the accident.

Lafayette Corporal Paul Mouton says the two cars began leaking after the 2:20 a.m. Saturday derailment. Authorities are asking residents to leave. Mouton says local firefighters and state police are on the scene.

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