(3-9-24) The Decatur Police Department posted on their Facebook page this evening about a train derailment that happened with in the city limits…

courtesy Decatur Police Department

Please avoid the area of the railroad tracks that cross Monroe St/US 224 between 7th St & 8th St due to an issue with a partial derailment of a train car. At this time, Monroe St./US 224 is impassable. West bound semi traffic should use 101 N or 101 S to get around Decatur. East bound semi traffic should use US 33 E to 101 N to get around Decatur.

At this time, there is no ETA for when the tracks will be cleared. Local residents, please allow yourself extra time for your travels as this issue is addressed by the railroad. Adams St is open to traffic. Adams St is not a truck route, and the semis found off the truck route will be cited.

The tanker cars are empty, and there is no danger to the community due to this incident.