Amtrak train derails near downtown

A train derailed Friday night just west of downtown near Interstate10 West and South Alamo Street.

There were no known injuries.

San Antonio Police were notified of the derailment at 8:50 p.m. A cruiser blocked the northbound exit, 155A, on Interstate 10 to South Alamo Street as crews worked the site. It was unclear how long it would take to clear the accident.

The track is shared by more than one company. A Union Pacific spokeswoman said the derailed train was Amtrak's.

When contacted late Friday, the Amtrak representative refused to comment about the incident.

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