Train derails near Salton Sea

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ)- Emergency crews are on scene of a train derailment in the Mecca/North Shore area near the Salton Sea.

According to Cal Fire, the train derailed just after 5:00pm near Parkside Drive and Highway 111, and says multiple cars have derailed and a hazardous materials team is responding.

We have reached out to Riverside County Sheriff's Department and Union Pacific for more details. This is a developing story, check back for updates.