A Metro train derailed Tuesday in the underground Seventh Street/Metro Center Station, causing major light rail service disruptions in downtown Los Angeles but resulting in no reports of major injuries.

It was unclear what caused the problem, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the station near Seventh and Flower streets. It was also unknown how many people were on the northbound A Line train at the time, but Metro officials said all passengers were safely evacuated.

Video from the station showed the affected train still upright. The Metro A and E lines (formerly the Blue and Expo lines) use the affected tracks at the station.

Due to the incident, E Line trains heading toward downtown from Santa Monica were turned back at the Pico Station, while E Line trains originating in E

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