Train cars collide in Hialeah, cause minor derailment

No injuries reported

HIALEAH, Fla. – Private train cars separated from an Amtrak train rolled into the rest of the train, causing a minor derailment early Wednesday morning. 

According to an Amtrak spokesman, two private train cars were separated from the train Tuesday night. The train had arrived at the Miami station, but was moved to Hialeah to be cleaned. 

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The private train cars hit the train around 3:15 a.m.

An Amtrak spokesman said an investigation is underway to determine if the cars were locked down.

Sky 10 flew over the scene at Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 82nd Street as workers appeared to check for possible damage. 

Rerailing equipment was being delivered to fix the issue. No one was hurt. 

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