More than a dozen freight train cars derail in Bensalem; no hazmat leaks found

BENSALEM, Pa. (WPVI) — More than a dozen train cars left the tracks after a freight train derailment on Tuesday afternoon in Bensalem, Bucks County.

There were worries about a hazmat leak due to the materials being carried in two of the cars, but officials say no leaks have been found.

Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted.

“There is no threat to public safety at this time,” said William McVey, Bensalem’s director of public safety. “We’re very thankful that nothing is leaking.”

The crash happened around 2:15 p.m. between Street Road and the Neshaminy Falls train station.

Officials now say 13 of the 72 cars of the eastbound CSX train derailed.

The cars that caused the hazmat concerns include one that was carrying a type of alcohol substance, and another that was carrying an acid.

Bensalem police say CSX will now handle the cleanup.

Bristol Road is closed from Old Lincoln Highway to Brownsville Road.

SEPTA said it does not utilize these tracks, but service has been suspended on the West Trenton Line, which operates nearby.