Dodge County train derailment west of Reeseville; 30+ cars derailed

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Train derailed in Town of Lowell, Dodge County

REESEVILLE, Wis. - The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating a train derailment of a Canadian Pacific Train just west of the Village of Reeseville.

Saturday, Aug. 16 update:

What we know:

Canadian Pacific Railroad confirmed that all rail cars that were leaking fluid have been contained and plugged.

There is no confirmed estimated time when the tracks will be back open.

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Train derailment just west of Reeseville

Air quality monitoring efforts throughout the night reported no hazards. There will be continued air monitoring throughout the day and, if anything changes, Canadian Pacific will notify local officials. Environmental and hazardous materials teams from Canadian Pacific remain on site and will continue to monitor the derailed cars and continue the investigation.

The cause of the derailment has not yet been determined.

Heavy traffic can be expected throughout the weekend in the Village of Reeseville and nearby roads. Please avoid these areas if at all possible.

Train derailment (Friday, Aug. 15 reporting)

What we know:

Officials said the train had a total of 95 cars and more than 30 of those cars derailed.  

Dodge County train derailment in Reeseville; authorities provide update

Dodge County authorities provide an update after a train derailed just west of the Village of Reeseville. 22 cars left the tracks.

A news release says the train derailed just after 2 p.m. Friday. It is reported to be carrying crude oil and no other substances. Some of that substance is believed to have leaked from the derailed cars. However, there does not appear to be any immediate danger to the public.  

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There are no reported injuries in this incident, including the crew of the train.  

Additionally, there is no evacuation which is required as there is only one residence in the area who chose to voluntarily leave the area to allow for emergency crews to work.

Train derailed in Town of Lowell, Dodge County

Dodge County authorities are asking the public to avoid the area so that emergency crews can manage this incident.

Canadian Pacific statement

What they're saying:

"Multiple cars of a CPKC train derailed Friday afternoon at about 2 p.m. in a rural area just west of Reeseville in Dodge County. There are no injuries. The initial assessment is that approximately 22 rail cars are involved. The cars are carrying crude oil. There is no fire and no threat to public safety. The initial assessment indicates at least one car is leaking product. CPKC crews, including hazardous materials experts and environmental teams have responded to the site. Additional personnel, including senior operating officials, and equipment are responding to the scene to conduct a full assessment and begin a clean-up this evening. The cause of the derailment is under investigation."