COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A train derailed in Columbia Tuesday afternoon, leading to road closures.

The Columbia Police Department took to social media at approximately 12:12 p.m. alerting residents that "W. 7th Street and Trotwood Avenue between Blackburn Lane and Academy Lane are currently closed."

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A spokesperson for the Tennessee Department of Transportation said the road closure is due to an "incident at the railroad crossing," adding that State Route 99 remains closed as well.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. No additional details were immediately released.

News 2 has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.

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