Albert Lea Train Derailment
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Emergency crews are working to clean up as a train derailment in Albert Lea, Minnesota has left two cars leaking hydrochloric acid.
Albert Lea is located about 100 miles south of the Twin Cities. Police said a precautionary shelter-in-place order was in effect for nearby homes. Officers say there is “nothing airborne” from the wreck, no injuries, but HAZMAT teams have responded.
Police initially reported 50 cars had gone off the rails but a Union Pacific spokesperson said about 28 cars have derailed. The spokesperson added that the train was carrying “mixed commodities” including two cars that are leaking hydrochloric acid.
Union Pacific says it is working with local authorities to develop a response plan. It’s unclear how much acid is leaking.
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