First responders are on scene of a train that has derailed in Todd County near the Trenton community.
According to Trenton Fire Department Chief John Stahl, it happened just before 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and has resulted in the roadway being closed at Highway 41 and Highway 475 until further notice. Crews were attempting to investigate and hazmat crews from Hopkinsville were called to help with clean up.
Stahl has said no injuries were reported as of Tuesday morning, and the train was hauling molten sulfur at the time of the derailment. Chief Stahl says operations were underway to extinguish the sulfur safely. He bragged on the cooperation between local agencies, private entities and the community as whole, saying he’s incredibly grateful this happened outside of town.
He says a shelter-in-place has been issued for Trenton residents, and they are also recommending that those residents turn off their HVAC systems until conditions are further evaluated.
Barricades and signage are being placed at KY 115 in Pembroke to divert larger vehicles towards I-24 in the south or U.S. 68 in the north.
There is currently no word on what may have caused the derailment.
Photos by Dylan Shackelford