A train derailed in Mansfield Thursday morning, raising concerns of environmental contamination in a nearby waterway.
More than a dozen train cars, some of which were carrying liquified propane, derailed and at least five landed in a river in Mansfield, officials said.
No injuries were reported. A shelter-in-place order has been issued for residents within a half mile of 1090 Stafford Rd., state officials said.
First responders and hazmat specialists are responding to a possible hazardous gas leak.
“The incident is under control,” said Rick Green, a spokesperson with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. “There is no need for evacuation at this time.”
Residents are advised to avoid Route 32, Stafford Road, which is closed between Route 275 and Route 44 near Eagleville Pond, according to a post on a town social media account.
