Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Northwestern Arizona

A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in northern Arizona late Wednesday evening, according to local officials.

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said the train derailed at the Topock Bridge near Interstate 40, but there was no indication that the potentially dangerous chemicals spilled.

Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or deaths relating to the derailment.

The crash happened just north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the border of California. Its cause is also unknown at this time. 

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Anita Mortensen, a spokesperson of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, said information coming from the derailment was preliminary, and an investigation is still ongoing.

The BNSF Railway and the National Transportation Safety Board, are assisting in the investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

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The derailment is the latest in an unconnected series of derailments across the country, including one of the country’s worst derailments in East Palestine, Ohio.

The Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio, which took place on Feb. 3, resulted in air and water pollution and affected nearby residents and wildlife. Officials from the train company are continuing to closely monitor the cleanup process and said in a statement on Monday that they are working towards "long-term funds to benefit East Palestine."

"Every day since the derailment, our goal has been to make it right for the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities," the company said. "We are making progress every day cleaning the site safely and thoroughly, providing financial assistance to residents and businesses that have been affected, and investing to help East Palestine and the communities around it thrive."

It added: "Many residents are worried about what they will do if health impacts related to the derailment are discovered years from now. We appreciate Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's leadership and advocacy on this point. To date, environmental monitoring continues to show the air and drinking water are safe. To provide an additional level of assurance, we are committed to a solution that addresses long-term health risks through the creation of a long-term medical compensation fund."

The state of Ohio announced that it was suing Norfolk Southern for what is called an "entirely avoidable" derailment which was "the direct result of Norfolk Southern’s practice of putting its own profits above the health, safety, and welfare of the communities in which Norfolk Southern operates."

The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The state is seeking "compensatory and punitive damages."

This story is developing.

Jeremy Renner shares nephew's heartfelt note amid snowplow recovery: 'Very lucky that my uncle is alive'

Actor Jeremy Renner shared a heartfelt note he received from his young nephew on Instagram Wednesday as he continues to recover from a snowplow accident on Jan. 1, which resulted in him breaking dozens of bones in his body.

Renner previously revealed he was riding his Sno-Cat, a vehicle weighing over 14,000 pounds, to help get people’s automobiles pulled from the snow when it rolled over him. 

He suffered chest trauma, broke over 30 bones, and has undergone multiple surgeries as a result of the accident.

"I am very lucky because my uncle is Hawkeye (which is one of the Avengers)," the nephew wrote in a handwritten letter, which Renner uploaded to a reel on his story.

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The nephew continued: "I am also very lucky that my uncle is alive from his accident."

Renner added: "Love my little man. Love you, Auggie."

Amid promotions for his new shows, the "Hawkeye" star has given updates on his health following the severe accident. The most recent update on his account included a video of him in physical therapy.

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He has also provided several posts updating fans on his recovery and thanking them for their love and support.

"Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years …. Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love," he captioned a photo posted on Jan. 21. "I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness for my family and I."

"Much love and appreciation to you all. These 30 plus broken bones will mend, grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens. Love and blessings to you all," the Avenger added.

The "Hawkeye" star has also promoted some of his new content for eager fans, ahead of his eventual return to the big screen.

The Season 2 finale for Renner’s "Mayor of Kingstown" airs this Sunday, March 19.

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Fans can also catch Renner in a new automobile renovation show, called "Rennervations," where he will travel the globe with his best friend Rory Millikin to refurbish decommissioned vehicles for new spectacular uses.

"I’ve been on this journey for many years, and I started in my community by building vehicles for people in need," Renner said about the series, Variety reported. "But a few years ago, I thought, ‘How can I plus this up and create a bigger impact on a whole community?’ And that’s what this show does."

"This is one of my biggest passions and it’s a driving force in my recovery, and I can’t wait for the world to see it," he added.

The show will start in Chicago — Renner's hometown — before the host will travel to Mexico and India.

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The four-part series will premiere on Disney+ on April 12.

Renner’s Marvel character Clint Barton still maintains a presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, unlike some of his original Avengers members, and his return is widely anticipated.

He most recently starred in the "Hawkeye" series in 2021, which introduced his new protégé Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. In the show, the duo star opposite of Florence Pugh.

It is not yet known if the show will renew for a second season or if Barton will be used in future cinematic installments. 

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