Becker County Sheriff: Two trains derailed near Frazee

Photo by: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Photo by: Minnesota Department of Public Safety

(Becker County, MN) -- The Becker County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to WDAY Radio that a pair of trains went off the tracks Thursday morning just west of Frazee.

Authorities say the incident happened around 9 a.m, and that one of the trains that eventually left the tracks was parked when the incident occurred.

Sheriff Todd Glander has said the train moving was a BNSF train, and that no injuries were reported. Crews on scene however are taking precautions because of potential hazardous material on the freight train.

Stick with WDAY Radio throughout the day for more updates on the situation.