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14 Train Cars Carrying Flammable Liquified Gas Derail, 5 Cars In River In Mansfield
- On Feb. 5, 2026, a freight train derailed near Route 32 in Mansfield, Connecticut, with fourteen train cars leaving at least five in the Willimantic River.
- Preliminary reports say several railcars detached while the train was moving, prompting an investigation as officials said the cars carried a flammable, liquified gas fuel.
- DEEP, DESPP's emergency division, railroad managers, hazmat specialists and emergency response contractors are on scene, assessing the wreckage, officials said.
- Residents within a half-mile must shelter in place pending assessments, while Route 32 between Route 44 and Route 275 remains closed with Mansfield school leaders adjusting bus routes and Mansfield Fire Department press briefings scheduled.
- Officials say the investigation is ongoing amid conflicting reports on the number of tank cars in the water and cargo type, with concerns about potential Willimantic River contamination, and Ned Lamont is coordinating emergency teams.
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