Derailed freight train in North Bergen did not leak hazardous material, city officials clarified

Public officials clarified that a derailed freight train in North Bergen did not leak hazardous material. Thirteen rail cars derailed on Apr. 14 near Tonnelle Avenue, and the reason for the derailment is not known, according to a spokesperson for CSX, the rail company. There were no reported injuries. City officials first identified the leaked substance as ethyl acetate, but later said it was polyethylene, which does not pose a public safety hazard. An investigation into the cause of the derailment is ongoing, CSX said.

From Gothamist.