PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) – There are no reported injuries after a train derailment in West Baton Rouge Parish on Wednesday morning.
The derailment took place a little after 8 a.m. at LA 1 and Lafiton Lane, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. WBRSO said it appears that multiple cars derailed at this location.
No roads are currently blocked and the Louisiana State Police Hazmat team has been notified out of an abundance of caution. WBRSO said there is currently no threat to the public.
This is a developing story and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
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