Purcell train derailment; No immediate threat to public

PURCELL, Okla. (KFOR) — The Purcell Police Department responded to a train derailment early Saturday morning around 2:45. Officers said four train cars overturned and the train was transporting "hazardous materials (N.O.S.) and alcohol".

The derailment happened on the tracks near Jefferson Street, East of Canadian.

Purcell train derailment. (KFOR) Purcell train derailment. (KFOR)

Police said BNSF Railway has assessed the situation and confirmed that the containers remain intact.