Train derails in between Wyoming, Lockland; shelter in place ordered

A train derailed Saturday evening on the tracks between the cities of Wyoming and Lockland.

A Wyoming city alert, sent out via text message at 8:55 p.m., announced the derailment occurred between Wyoming and Cooper avenues. Wyoming said it was evacuating 500 feet from the tracks, which separate Wyoming from Lockland. The evacuation order was lifted at 10:22 p.m.

Lockland Assistant Fire Chief Josh Blum said people near the tracks were being asked to shelter in place, and downtown Lockland remained crowded.

Blum said there had been no injuries and no evidence of any hazardous leaks from the three derailed cars. The derailment had damaged the tracks and CSX officials had been called in.

In a statement, CSX spokesman Bryan Tucker said one of the three railcars spilled some plastic pellets. A text alert from Wyoming said the plastic pellets are called "Hop Flake," which is nonflammable.

Two tank cars also derailed, but nothing was leaking. The cause of the incident is under investigation, Tucker added in the statement.

"CSX appreciates the quick response of Hamilton County first responders," Tucker said. "Safety is our highest priority as we deploy our teams to develop a recovery plan and work to completely restore the area."

The stuck train stretched for at least a mile, with all crossings blocked between Wyoming and Lockland, as well as in Cincinnati's Hartwell neighborhood.

In a 10:28 p.m. text alert, Wyoming officials said, "CSX is on site and will handle cleanup, they hope to have the tracks open and site cleared in the next 12 hours."

The Enquirer will update this story when more information becomes available.

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