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Minot Train Derailment Shuts Roads Near Downtown<\/h2>\n

Minot, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A major train derailment disrupted traffic near downtown Minot early Wednesday.<\/p>\n

City officials said 19 train cars left the tracks near the 6th Street underpass.<\/p>\n

Four of the derailed cars tipped onto their sides.<\/p>\n

The derailment prompted a HAZMAT response and closed several streets during the morning commute.<\/p>\n

No residences were reported affected by the incident.<\/p>\n

Hazardous Material Car Secured<\/h2>\n

One derailed rail car was identified as carrying hazardous material.<\/p>\n

Officials said that car was secured and removed during the initial emergency response.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not immediately identify the material involved.<\/p>\n

HAZMAT crews also responded after the derailment damaged a natural gas line.<\/p>\n

Crews located the leak while Montana-Dakota Utilities workers responded to the scene.<\/p>\n

The City of Minot<\/a> reported the gas was shut off by 7:03 a.m.<\/p>\n

Officials said the leak was secure at that time.<\/p>\n

Several Minot Roads Closed<\/h2>\n

The derailment forced several road closures near the downtown area.<\/p>\n

The 6th Street underpass was closed near the Minot Police Department.<\/p>\n

Western Avenue was also closed west of 6th Street.<\/p>\n

Maple Street and 3rd Avenue Southwest were closed in the affected area.<\/p>\n

Drivers were advised to use alternate routes during the cleanup operation.<\/p>\n

Two commercial buildings at 700 and 720 Western Avenue were also closed Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Officials said no visible damage was found at those buildings.<\/p>\n

However, gas repairs were continuing nearby during the morning.<\/p>\n

Cleanup Expected to Take Time<\/h2>\n

The first emergency call was received shortly after 3:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Firefighters, HAZMAT personnel, utility crews and other emergency responders were sent to the derailment.<\/p>\n

Railroad cleanup operations were expected to begin around 9:30 a.m., according to city officials.<\/p>\n

Officials had not announced when the closed streets would reopen.<\/p>\n

The cause of the derailment also had not been released.<\/p>\n

Residents can follow official updates through the City of Minot website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drivers should avoid the affected streets while crews continue working near the tracks.<\/p>\n

Additional information will be released as the investigation and cleanup continue.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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