A freight train derailed in Feasterville-Trevose on Tuesday, knocking several cars off the tracks and triggering a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, according to local officials. Emergency crews moved in quickly to assess the wreck and check for any potential hazards.
Bensalem Police said officers, fire crews, EMS and hazmat teams responded to a derailment between Street Road and the Neshaminy Falls train station. Police told CBS Philadelphia they believe about five to ten cars are off the tracks as crews work to determine what the train was carrying. The department did not immediately release further details while first responders focused on securing the scene.
Where it happened
The crash unfolded along a freight corridor that runs past the Neshaminy Falls SEPTA stop in Bensalem Township. Neshaminy Falls sits on East Bristol Road and serves the West Trenton Regional Rail line, according to Bucks County planning documents.
Shelter-in-place: what it means
A shelter-in-place advisory tells residents to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed, turn off HVAC systems if instructed, and wait for official updates. Federal guidance for chemical and hazardous materials incidents recommends sealing gaps and monitoring trusted information sources. The CDC provides step-by-step instructions for what residents can do while authorities evaluate a scene like this.
Response and next steps
Bensalem police said crews remained on scene Tuesday evening as hazmat specialists evaluated any potential risks and investigators worked to determine the train's cargo. Authorities asked residents to keep an eye on local alerts and said they will share more information as it becomes available, according to CBS Philadelphia.
