Derailed train closes Johnson County road for several hours Tuesday morning
A Johnson County road was closed after a train derailed Tuesday morning, officials said.
At 7:40 a.m., the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Twitter that a train came off the tracks in the area of 159th Street and Mission Road in Overland Park.
No injuries or hazmat concerns were reported, authorities said.
The train is expected to continue blocking 159th Street, east of Mission Road, for several hours, according to the sheriff’s office.
Law enforcement is asking that commuters find an alternative route.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published September 28, 2021 at 8:21 AM.
Anna Spoerre
The Kansas City Star