Yesterday morning in Frankfort, Indiana, an 11-car train derailed, prompting road closures and emergency responses. While no injuries have been reported, the incident caused significant disruptions. Clinton County's Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that among the train's cargo, one car was loaded with vegetable oil, yet fortunately, there has been no spillage, WRTV reports.
The Frankfort Police Department has assured there is no ongoing danger to the public from the train's cargo, the roads from Rossville Avenue to Jackson Street were blocked due to the accident. As emergency crews work on the scene, motorists have been advised to reroute using Roy Scott Parkway and Clay Street. The Frankfort Police Department stated that efforts were being made to remove the crossing arms to reopen Jackson Street, but certain areas may remain closed for 12 to 24 hours to facilitate cleanup activities, WTHR notes.
While the specifics of the derailment are still under investigation, early indications suggest no foul play. Officials have yet to determine the cause of the derailment, and the destination of the train at the time of the incident is also unclear. The local community has been kept informed with regular updates, and by 6 a.m., all but one of the railroad crossings — that at Rossville Avenue — had been reopened according to a Facebook post by the Frankfort Police Department.
