Tue, May 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM UTC
Train cars derail in Beloit, several streets closed
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Beloit Police Department said several streets are closed Tuesday due to a train car derailment in the southeast part of town.
Kyle Railroad, which owns the line in Beloit, said the derailment involving six cars happened around 5:30 a.m.
The police department said the derailment impacted Brooklyn, Elm and Asherville streets.
The police department said it doesn’t know when the streets will reopen and asked residents to avoid the area to allow emergency and railroad crews to work.
Kansas sees worst tick activity in nearly 10 years: Data
The rail company said there were no injuries. It added that it is working to restore the scene quickly to minimize impacts on residents.
The cause of the derailment has not been determined.
For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSN-TV.
