UPDATE - 1:25 p.m.
The Union Pacific Railroad has said sulfuric acid was released from one of the derailed train cars. The railroad said efforts are underway to neutralize the acid.
"No waterways have been impacted," the Union Pacific spokesperson said. "And air monitoring conducted at the site show no safety concerns relevant to air quality."
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According to a spokesperson with Union Pacific Railroad, 24 train cars derailed Friday in Green Valley, south of Continental Road and east of I-19.
The railroad said the incident happened at "around 10:30 a.m."
"No one was injured," the railroad said. "The (Santa Rita) Fire Department is on scene, along with other local fire departments."
The fire department responded in case a train car contained hazardous material, however, none has been found as of now.
The fire department said TEP sent a crew due to a concern over a downed power line.
The incident occurred near FICO pecan fields, prompting a precautionary employee evacuation.
More information will be updated as KGUN 9 receives it.
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