On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 7:29pm, Fall River Police Communications received a call
about a derailed train in the area of North Main and Clark Streets in Fall River. It was reported that the train
in question was a freight train and it was learned that it was carrying hazardous cargo.

Upon arrival, police personnel learned that they was no immediate threat to public safety. From viewing
the scene and speaking with the train crew it was learned that the train was travelling south when it collided
with a tree which had fallen on the tracks. Due to what is being described as a low speed collision the train
derailed and came off the track. The train remained upright although it was off the rails. When the
derailment occurred the diesel fuel tank for the train was punctured and began to leak.

Due to the leaking diesel fuel an environmental clean-up company has been contacted and will be
responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported due to this incident.

It is important to note that the train’s cargo is intact. The environmental impact of the spilled diesel fuel is
the primary concern at this point.

Mass Coastal Railroad is the train company and representatives are on scene.

I am being told that the first priority is empty the diesel fuel tank (approx. 18000 gallons), once that is
addressed the work can begin on getting the train back on track.
Fall River Police and Fire are on scene providing assistance.