Train Derails on Central Avenue in Jefferson Parish; Second Derailment in Days

Train derails on Central Avenue in Jefferson Parish; second derailment in days

Drivers are being told to avoid the area while crews clear the tracks, which is expected to take a few hours.

Second train derailment reported in Jefferson Parish in a matter of days

A second train has derailed in Jefferson Parish in a matter of days. There is no leak and no danger; however, it will take at least three hours to clear the tracks, according to Jefferson Parish Councilman Deano Bonano.

Central Avenue closed due to train derailment Tuesday afternoon

Central Avenue is currently closed to all vehicular traffic due to a train derailment, Jefferson Parish officials announced.