Train Derails in West Louisville, Broadway Closed

A train derailment occurred Saturday morning in West Louisville, prompting authorities to close Broadway between 12th and 16th streets and urge the public to avoid the area. Several train cars, including tanker cars containing material, derailed near 13th and Broadway, but officials report no known leaks, spills, or injuries. The Louisville Fire Department is leading the response, and multiple emergency units are managing the scene with the road expected to remain closed throughout the day as crews work to right the cars. Authorities have not disclosed which company owns the derailed train and stress there is no current danger to the public. The situation remains fluid, with updates anticipated as more information becomes available.