Because of an emergency, shut down two subway stations nearby.
At least 10 cars with liquid caustic soda derailed.
In the US capital Washington accident of a freight train, in which at least 10 cars derailed and overturned.
Indicated that the train was carrying liquid caustic soda, the solution which resulted from one of the tanks.
At the crash site near the metro station Rhode island Avenue, arrived firemen, and representatives of the Federal emergency services.
The evacuation of residents from the surrounding areas is not performed yet, no casualties were reported.
The scene is about 5 miles from the White house.
