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Associated Press - June 23, 2009 6:35 PM ET
BRIGHTON, Tenn. (AP) - Twenty-two train cars have derailed in Tipton County, but no injuries were reported and no one was evacuated.
The cause of the derailment Tuesday afternoon in Brighton remains under investigation.
Emergency officials said 13 cars were empty, six had gasoline residue, two were carrying fiberglass and one was carrying sugar.
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