Shelter-in-place order lifted after freight train derailment in Bucks County
No hazmat leaks were found after the train derailed between Street Road and the Neshaminy Falls train station, authorities said.
No injuries were reported after a CSX freight train derailed Tuesday afternoon in Bensalem Township in Bucks County, and a shelter-in-place order has been lifted, authorities said.
Hazmat teams and other emergency personnel responded to the derailment that occurred between Street Road and the Neshaminy Falls train station just before 2 p.m., and no hazmat leaks were found, authorities said.
A SEPTA spokesperson said the West Trenton Line on the agency’s Regional Rail service has been suspended.
“We operate on our own tracks in this area, but the CSX tracks are sort of parallel to ours in that area, so we had to suspend due to the emergency response,” said SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch.
Bensalem Township police initially urged residents in the area to stay away from the scene and shelter in place.
“We are currently assessing the contents of the train cars and will send an update as soon as we have more information,” Bensalem police said.
Images from TV news helicopters showed what appeared to be at least a dozen freight cars derailed.
A spokesperson for CSX said the train derailed near the crossing of East Bristol Road and Grave Avenue.
“Bucks County Emergency Management was immediately notified and is responding to the scene. There were no injuries reported. Our primary focus is on the safety of onsite personnel, the surrounding community, and the environment,” CSX spokesperson Jonathan Stuckey said in an email.
“CSX crews are currently on scene and working as safely and quickly as possible to restore the impacted site. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. We will provide more information as it becomes available,” Stuckey said.
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who represents all of Bucks County, said he was closely monitoring the situation.
“We will remain closely engaged with federal and local officials and will continue to provide updates as the situation develops and more information becomes available,” Fitzpatrick said on social media.
“We are incredibly grateful for every first responder and emergency personnel on the scene, and we ask you to join us in praying for their safety,” he said.
