On Wednesday afternoon, a train transporting hazardous materials derailed in northwest Minnesota. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and immediate assessments indicate no signs of vapor or liquid leaks.

The Lancaster Fire Department stated that approximately two dozen cars were derailed, some of which contained flammable liquid, The Hill reported.

However, none of the hazardous material escaped the cars, as confirmed by the department.

In a Facebook post, they mentioned their response to the train derailment along Highway 59 and assured the public of their safety. The confined flammable liquid, identified as Liquid NOS, did not pose an immediate threat.

Due to the incident, a section of Highway 59 will remain closed while professionals work on the cleanup process.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated that the cleanup might take two or three days to complete.

Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, stated on Wednesday night that the site is under control, and experts will soon conduct an evaluation of the area to assess the extent of the damage.

Written by staff