SAN ANTONIO — Lavaca County authorities on social media confirmed a train derailment Friday evening in the small community of Shiner has shut down multiple railroad crossings in town.
There was no immediate report on potential injuries or fatalities, and it's unknown at this point what may have caused the derailment.
Photos and video sent to KENS 5 by Jane Spakes shows several train cars mangled in a mess of metal as local law enforcement worked to secure the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for the latest updates.
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