WARREN, Mich. – Officials confirm that 12 train cars derailed while traveling through southeast Warren on Thursday, disrupting traffic flow in the immediate area.
UPDATE: Warren train car derailment latest: 2 roads still closed, some chemicals leaked
An investigation is underway Thursday, Sept. 29, after 12 train cars derailed in the area of Stephens and Schoenherr roads, near Groesbeck Highway, in the morning. Warren police said about 139 train cars were still on the rail.
Multiple roads in the immediate area were closed to traffic as the train remains on the rail and police continue to investigate. Officials said some of the derailed train cars are tankers carrying liquid chlorine and ethanol alcohol. Some materials did leak, but officials say they aren’t toxic and don’t post a danger to the public.
Below are photos of the scene, taken from a drone perspective.
Here’s a video of the scene:
The following roads were closed during the investigation Thursday:
- 10 Mile Road between Groesbeck Highway and Schoenherr Road
- Schoenherr Road between 10 Mile Road and Stephens Road
- Stephens Road west of Schoenherr Road
View our real-time traffic map here.
No injuries were reported from the derailment.
“Thankfully, we do not have any injuries or any major environmental concerns as a result of this train derailment,” said Warren police Commissioner William Dwyer. “We are encouraging the public to avoid the area so that crews can work to clear the derailment as fast as possible. We will continue to keep the public advised of any new information related to this incident.”