Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) — Residents in Roseau County were told to evacuate Saturday morning. Officials acted after a train derailment and a possible unknown leak.
The evacuation order was issued as a safety step. Officials urged people to leave the area until more was known. Residents were told to use the Patch Motel as a meeting point.
Evacuation Order Issued Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service Grand Forks issued the bulletin at 8:44 a.m. Saturday. The alert was sent at the request of Roseau County officials. The notice warned of a train derailment with a possible unknown leak. That warning led to the evacuation order.
At this stage, officials have not released full details about the leak. They also have not said what may have escaped. Because of that, the evacuation was treated as a precaution. The goal was to protect nearby residents first.
Officials Await More Details
Authorities directed residents to gather at Patch Motel. That location was named as the meeting point in the alert. Family members and other residents may want to watch for updates from local officials. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide more information Monday.
For now, the cause of the derailment remains unclear. Officials have not said how many rail cars left the tracks. They also have not reported injuries in the initial alert. Emergency crews continue to assess the scene.
This remains a developing story. Residents should follow official instructions and avoid the area if told. They should also look for new alerts from county officials and weather authorities. More updates are expected as investigators learn more.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
