Logansport, IN – Crews are set to begin rail repair work Saturday morning in Logansport after a minor train derailment temporarily blocked roads and prompted a HAZMAT evaluation Friday afternoon.
According to the Cass County Emergency Management Agency, the derailment occurred around 3:05 p.m. on October 10 near Western Avenue, east of Wabash River Avenue. A drone and response teams were deployed to assess the scene, where fewer than 10 cars—mostly empty, dry goods carriers—came off the tracks.
HAZMAT placarded tank cars were examined and found intact with no leaks or damage, officials said. Personnel remained on-site while additional information was gathered. Non-derailed cars blocked Cliff Drive and Wabash Avenue for several hours until crews were able to move them and reopen roads by about 6:30 p.m.
Railroad officials from TP&W determined that track repairs and car removal will continue into next week, beginning Monday at 7 a.m. The work will require brief closures around Western Avenue and Cliff Drive during daylight hours.
Responding agencies included the Cass County Emergency Management Agency, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County Fire District 1, Logansport Police and Fire Departments, and the Cass County Highway Department.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
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