Train derails in Sandusky

SANDUSKY – A train has derailed in Sandusky.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to avoid Campbell Street, Columbus Avenue, and the surrounding area.

UPDATE 9:00PM: The Columbus Avenue underpass and Campbell Street rail crossing are closed indefinitely. No injuries have been reported.

Ohio Edison crews are working on restore power to the remaining areas are experiencing an outage that was caused by the crash. They estimate power will be restored within a few hours. Several hundred customers are estimated to be without power.

No danger is believed to be posted to the public. Officials say that the train was carrying paraffin was; however, the wax was hardened.

This is a developing story. Huron Insider will have updates as they come in.