Train carrying crude oil derails in rural Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Earlier today, Aug. 15, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office received a report of a train derailment between Maiden Lane Rd. and the Village of Reeseville in the Town of Lowell around 2:05 p.m. 

About 30 out of 95 cars derailed off a Canadian Pacific Train. It was reportedly carrying crude oil and no other substances.

In a press conference, Dodge County Sheriff's Office says that at least three cars are leaking a gallon of oil a minute, but so far there is no immediate danger to the public. 

There are no reported injuries and no evacuation is required. 

Dodge County law enforcement is asking the public to avoid the area so emergency responders can manage the incident. 

They would also like to remind the public that railroad property is private property and anyone trespassing can be cited or arrested. 

Law enforcement is currently working on plans to begin cleaning up. 

Amtrak sent out an alert that extended delays are expected due to the incident. An hour delay is expected in La Crosse and the service will resume into Chicago. 

Around 4:30 p.m. Friday Dodge County law enforcement updated the public about the train derailment. 

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said that this isn't the first time they had an issue with the Canadian Pacific. About two years ago another train from the same company derailed around the same spot.