13-car train derailment in Pittsfield Township causes road closures

A train derailment early Wednesday morning in Pittsfield Township has led to road closures in the area that are expected to last for several days. 

According to police, 13 train cars came off the tracks around 5 a.m. on the northern portion of the Ann Arbor Railroad, a line that runs from Ann Arbor to Toledo. Authorities say no hazardous material was being carried on the train and that there is no public safety hazard.

The 82-mile-long line is run by Watco, transporting primarily auto parts and finished cars, but it's unclear exactly what was in the train cars that derailed.  

According to Watco's website, the line handles more than 30,000 rail cars per year.

No vehicles were involved in the derailment, and no injuries have been reported, police said. 

As a result of the derailment, Payeur Road between State Street and Marton Road will be closed. Morgan Road is also closed between Venture Drive and Stone School Road. 

An investigation into the cause of the derailment is ongoing.