US: Authorities lift evacuation order following hazmat incident caused by train derailment in Matteson, Ill., June 27 /update 1

Officials have lifted the evacuation order after a freight train derailed with hazardous material in Matteson, Ill., on June 27. Authorities and emergency personnel responded to the derailment earlier on June 27 and initially issued evacuation orders for residents and businesses south and east of the incident site as a precaution. Reports indicate that the incident involved freight cars carrying propane residue. After responding to the incident, authorities determined that there were no casualties and that it was no longer a risk to the public.