A freight train derailed on a bridge spanning a lake near Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, catching fire and causing a partial collapse of the bridge. The local fire department and other emergency crews were attempting to extinguish the flames as a plume of black smoke was visible from kilometres away.

Traffic in the area was diverted, as were commercial aircraft taking off from Sky Habor International Airport to the north. Police had not yet reported whether anyone was injured and the operator of the freight line had not yet been disclosed by Arizona transportation authorities.

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