Updates on Oct. 10, 2025 train derailment in Logansport
Last Updated on October 10, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
On 10 October 2025 at approximately 305pm public safety agencies were dispatched to the area of Western Avenue in Logansport for a report of a possible train derailment.
Upon arrival response personnel utilized a drone from the Cass County Emergency Management Agency as well as personnel on foot to evaluate the area. It was determined a minor derailment had occurred on the tracks running behind Western Avenue residences, East of Wabash River Avenue. The non-derailed cars blocked Cliff Drive and Wabash Avenue for multiple hours after the derailment occurred.
The cars, being moved by TP&W Railroad, were less than 10 in number and were mostly empty dry good cars. HAZMAT Placarded tank cars that were part of the train were assessed by HAZMAT Personnel and no signs of damage or leaking were present. These cars remained intact and upright. HAZMAT personnel stood by and continued to monitor while additional information was gathered.
Railroad representatives arrived on scene and determined non-derailed cars could be separated and moved to reopen Cliff Drive and Wabash Avenue. Work to repair tracks and remove remaining rail cars is anticipated to begin Monday and continue next week.
Responding agencies included Cass County Emergency Management Agency, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County Fire District 1, Logansport Police Department, Logansport Fire Department and Cass County Highway Department.
Non-derailed cars were removed and roadways were back open at approximately 630pm
There were no injuries or fatalities reported in connection to this incident.
SOURCE: news release from Cass County Emergency Management
Final Update on Train Derailment as of 6:28 p.m.
Cliff Drive and Wabash Avenue are back open, non-derailed cars have been removed
Work with cranes and other heavy equipment to repair rail and remove remaining cars anticipated to take place Monday and early next week
Public safety personnel clearing scene
Cass County EMA’s Train Derailment Update as of 4:45 p.m.
Most of the derailed cars are dry bulk cars that are completely empty.
HAZMAT Cars remain upright, no signs of leakage observed. No hazard to neighboring community. EMA HAZMAT personnel are on scene and continuously monitoring, ready to act if needed.
Cass County Fire District 1 and EMA remain on scene.
Railroad personnel are on scene assessing train and rail.
Cliff Drive will remain closed for an extended period.
Please do NOT pass thru the area for the purpose of site seeing. Give responders and rail workers room to do their job. Seek alternate route.
Next update by 6 p.m.
Photos from Cass County EMA Facebook page:
Cass County EMA’s 4 p.m. Update of minor train derailment
EMA, Cass County Fire District 1 and Cass County Indiana Sheriff’s Office are on scene
No leak of HAZMAT Car, no hazard to surrounding area
Expect extended closure on Cliff Drive
Please avoid area
Next update by 5pm
Cass County EMA’s original post at 3:40 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2025:
EMA is on scene at a minor train derailment at the intersection of Melbourne and Western Avenue. Recon personnel have evaluated the scene.
There is one loaded hazardous materials car which is contained and not leaking at this time.
EMA personnel remain on scene with other public safety partners. There is no hazard to surrounding community at this time.