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Metrorail Partially Derails; No Injuries Reported

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A Metrorail partially derailed on Friday afternoon.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they responded to the incident on NW 23 Avenue and SR 112 at around 6:30 p.m.

The train was headed southbound from the Miami International Airport station when the derailment occurred, authorities said.

MDFR said the derailment might have happened because of a loss of power, while the train was transitioning tracks at a low speed.

Everyone on board was evacuated and there were no reported injuries.

The incident is currently under investigation.

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