8 train cars derail in Willmar, no injuries reported

Krystal Frasier KSTP

8 train cars carrying ethanol derail in Willmar

A BNSF spokesperson says crews are cleaning up after eight rail cars carrying ethanol derailed in the Willmar yard late Wednesday night.

According to the railroad company, the derailment happened around 11 p.m., and four of the eight cars went on their sides, while the other four are upright.

The company says no injuries were reported.

As of this time, railroad crossings on Lakeland Drive are temporarily closed.

This is the second train derailment reported in less than a month in Minnesota. As reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on July 20, BNSF said one of its trains had derailed near Big Lake. No injuries were reported during that incident, which affected 15 railcars in addition to the main rail lines.