Freight train derails in Bensalem, Pennsylvania; shelter in place recommended

A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and people living nearby are being urged to shelter in place.
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A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and people living nearby are being urged to shelter in place.
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