Train Derailment in Frankfort, Indiana Leads to Road Closures and Cleanup Efforts, No Injuries Reported

An eleven-car train derailed in Frankfort, Indiana, yesterday morning, causing traffic closures and emergency services. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the incident created a lot of interruptions. One car on the train was laden with vegetable oil, according to Clinton County’s Emergency Management Agency. Thankfully, there hasn’t been any leaking, according to WRTV.

Although the roadways between Rossville Avenue and Jackson Street were closed as a result of the accident, the Frankfort Police Department has guaranteed that the public is not in any continuous danger from the train’s cargo. Drivers have been instructed to reroute via Roy Scott Parkway and Clay Street as emergency personnel respond to the scene. According to the Frankfort Police Department, work is underway to remove the crossing arms so that Jackson Street can reopen, although some parts might be restricted for 12 to 24 hours to allow for cleanup, WTHR says.

Although the cause of the derailment is still being investigated, preliminary findings point to no foul play. The cause of the derailment and the train’s destination at the time of the incident are still unknown to officials. Regular updates have been provided to the local community, and according to a Facebook post by the Frankfort Police Department, all but one of the railroad crossings at Rossville Avenue had reopened by 6 a.m.

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