Bob Kasarda

VALPARAISO — The partial derailment over the weekend of an eastbound train in Valparaiso was triggered when operators engaged emergency brakes after spotting someone lying on the tracks ahead, according to the railroad company.

The derailment occurred late Saturday night as the Chicago., Ft. Wayne & Eastern Railroad train was headed to Fort Wayne, according to CFE Spokesman Tom Ciuba.

Four empty auto racks derailed during the emergency stop, he said.

"There were no injuries, and no hazardous material was involved," according to Ciuba.

The derailed cars remained upright, though the track was damaged and numerous crossings were impacted into Sunday, according to Valparaiso police Capt. Joe Hall.

Crossings that were forced closed by the incident included Greenwich Street, Ax

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