The Latest: Cleanup to begin after train derails in DC

CSX Spokeswoman Kristin Seay said the sodium hydroxide leak from one of the derailed cars was sealed Sunday.

CSX says one of its freight trains has derailed in Washington, D.C., sending about 10 cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous material.

CSX spokeswoman Kristin Seay said no injuries were reported after the train derailed Sunday about 6:40 a.m. She says one of the derailed is leaking sodium hydroxide, which is used to produce various household products including soap and detergents.

A CSX freight train has derailed in Washington, D.C., leaving several cars overturned and a possible hazardous leak.

Fire officials tell WTOP-TV (http://bit.ly/1W0ldIF) that several cars overturned near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station about 7 a.m. Sunday, and emergency responders were working to contain a leak.