Hazmat on scene after train derailment in Southern Kentucky

According to Governor Andy Beshear, a shelter-in-place order is in effect for the city of Trenton.

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Tuesday morning, Emergency Management officials responded to a train derailment in Todd County- that's about 2.5 hours southwest of Louisville, near the Tennessee border.

Todd County Emergency Management told journalists on site that more than 30 train cars derailed, and at least two were carrying molten sulfur.

Molten sulfur is used to make sulfuric acid- used in fertilizers, construction, and rubber; it's a flammable, corrosive liquid that can produce toxic gases.

There is a shelter in place for the city of Trenton while clean-up is underway.

No injuries have been reported at this time, and hazmat is on scene.

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