Aid personnel attempted life-saving measures but declared the bicyclist deceased at the scene.
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An investigation is underway to determine if the death is connected to an illegal human smuggling operation.
"Apparently, the train traversed a previously run through switch when it derailed."
Rail cars containing molten sulfur and crude oil were off the tracks and leaning about 45-degrees.
As of 4:15pm, the roads reportedly remained blocked.
Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
A vehicle in the right-turn only lane merged into a vehicle in the primary lane sending it into a concrete wall.
1 person was transported by ambulance to St Joseph Medical Center.
Trains in that location won’t run again until water recedes and tracks are inspected and repaired.