NEW YORK, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed Thursday morning in the town of Mansfield, the U.S. state of Connecticut, leading to the overturn of several cars of the train into a river.<\/p>\n
Mansfield Fire Chief John Roache said four of the train’s cars carrying liquid propane ended up in the water. No injuries have been reported, he added.<\/p>\n
As of noon, there have been no reports of leaks or contamination, according to local authorities.<\/p>\n
A shelter-in-place order has been issued within a half-mile radius of the accident scene for a possible hazardous gas leak, according to a statement released by the Mansfield town government.<\/p>\n
Officials urged residents to remain indoors with windows closed, as the liquid propane is odorless and would not be immediately detected by smell.<\/p>\n
A road nearby was closed and officials asked people to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.<\/p>\n
State and local hazardous materials teams are monitoring for leaks closely, the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. They have placed hazmat booms in the water as a precaution.<\/p>\n
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