Train derails near Wisconsin-Iowa border; 2 cars float down Mississippi River

The train derailed in Crawford County at about 12:15 p.m. Two of the train's three locomotives and an unknown number of cars carrying"freight of all kinds" derailed on the eastern edge of the river, BNSF Railway spokesperson Lena Kent said.Crawford County Emergency Management Specialist Marc Myhre told WKBT-TV that about 20 BNSF Railway cars were involved.

The main track is blocked in both directions and an estimated time for reopening the track was not available, Kent said. BNSF had personnel at the scene and the cause of the incident was under investigation.The Crawford County Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page that there was no need to evacuate.

Gov. Tony Evers tweeted that he was briefed on the derailment and is getting regular updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Department of Natural Resources and state emergency management officials. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Katie Grant did not immediately respond to an email asking if the derailment has resulted in any environmental contamination.

Car Car Latest News, Car Car Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Train derails into Mississippi River near Wisconsin community | CNNA train derailed Thursday in Ferryville, Wisconsin, south of the Lansing Bridge, according to US Rep. Derrick Van Orden. At least a dozen train cars fell off the tracks, according to video that witness Caitlin Nolan shot.
Source: CNN - 🏆 4. / 95 Read more »

Train derails into Mississippi River near Wisconsin community, congressman saysAt least a dozen train cars fell off the tracks, according to video that witness Caitlin Nolan shot.
Source: ABC7Chicago - 🏆 284. / 63 Read more »

Train derails into Mississippi River near Wisconsin community, congressman saysAt least a dozen train cars fell off the tracks, according to video that witness Caitlin Nolan shot.
Source: 6abc - 🏆 250. / 63 Read more »

Wisconsin train derailment sends cars into Mississippi RiverA freight train derailed along the Mississippi River in southwestern Wisconsin Thursday, injuring one crew member, emergency officials said.
Source: WashTimes - 🏆 235. / 63 Read more »

Train derails into Mississippi River near Wisconsin community, congressman saysAt least a dozen train cars fell off the tracks, according to video that witness Caitlin Nolan shot.
Source: ABC7NY - 🏆 592. / 51 Read more »

Cargo train derails in Wisconsin, sending cars tumbling into Mississippi River and injuring 4A cargo train derailed along Wisconsin’s Highway 35 on Thursday, with two train cars falling into the Mississippi River.
Source: nypost - 🏆 91. / 67 Read more »