Crews at scene of train derailment in Manatee County

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MANATEE COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Crews are the scene of a train derailment near Bradenton Tuesday morning.

According to reports, the CSX train was traveling at a low speed at 9:49 a.m. Near Mohr Road when five cars derailed. Crews are working to re-rail the cars.

No one was injured in the accident. There were no traffic problems. No fuel leaks were reported.

Officials said they do not know why the derailment happened.

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