Toxic Spill As Train Plunges Off Bridge

A rail bridge has collapsed over a creek in New Jersey causing a freight train to derail and spill hazardous chemicals.

Police said vinyl chloride, a highly toxic and flammable industrial chemical, was spilling from at least one of the Conrail cars that derailed in Paulsboro at a crossing near the Delaware River.

Four tank cars were reportedly dumped into Mantua Creek. At least 18 contractors working in the area have complained of breathing problems.

Residents in the area were advised to remain indoors, with their windows shut.

The US Coast Guard said it was responding to the scene and would work with the Department of Environmental Protection to assess the situation.

"We don't know the extent of the situation yet," said Petty Officer Cindy Oldham.

Television images of the scene showed several cars partly submerged in the creek.

One car was shown at a near-vertical angle from the bridge bed into the water.

Conrail is jointly owned by rail operators CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp.

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