Train derailment in Jo Daviess County: No injuries reported, cleanup underway

NORA, Ill. (WTVO) — Investigators in Jo Daviess County are on the scene of an early morning train derailment in Nora.

According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, at 12:05 a.m., authorities learned that multiple train cars had derailed at the crossing of N. Stagecoach Trail near E. Chestnut Street, in the center of town.

Police said no injuries were reported.

Several fire departments, hazmat teams, law enforcement agencies, and railroad personnel were called to the scene, and the Sheriff is requesting the public to avoid the area as crews begin the cleanup process.

Police expect N. Stagecoach Trail in Nora to remain closed for an extended amount of time.

Residents who were evacuated from their homes were asked to go to the Warren Community building, at 110 W Main St, in neighboring Warren.