ROMULUS, Mich. – Roughly a dozen train cars were derailed in Romulus on Thursday, Nov. 2.
The incident happened at about 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Wick and Shook roads, just north of I-94. As of 5 p.m., the roads are still blocked off.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
At least one tanker car has been derailed, but no leaks have been reported. Officials said one tanker car was empty and the other contained a clay slurry used in the manufacturing of ceramics. City officials said most of the derailed cars were empty at the time of the crash.
No one was injured and authorities said there is no danger to the public.
City officials said railways are making trains longer and faster. They’re concerned the next derailment will be a disaster like the one in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year.
The mayor of Romulus wants the federal government to look out for communities by strengthening safety rules for railways. Additionally, municipalities do not know the dangers of what trains are moving through towns.
“We’ve had three derailments in two years in the city of Romulus. It’s part of a bigger-picture issue. Of course, we want to make sure our public is safe right now, but the federal oversight is something I have heartburn over,” said Mayor Robert McCraight.
