Updated Press Release January 4, 2020 9:27 AM CST

At 0800 Saturday morning, LeClaire Fire and Police as well as City officials met with Canadian Pacific Command staff and support members to reassess the ongoing cleanup efforts following the train derailment in downtown LeClaire. Canadian Pacific (CP) staff indicated that constant air and water monitoring was being performed and all information was being relayed to both the Iowa DNR and EPA with no significant findings found at this point.

Rail traffic has been resumed as of 0400 Saturday morning and all derailed cars have been moved away from the main track. CP staff indicated that throughout the day, remaining rail cars would be loaded onto tractor trailers and removed from the site with cleaning being performed as the process continues.

It is important to note that traffic congestion in the downtown area will continue throughout this process so please be aware as you travel through the downtown area and allow a few minutes extra to your commute due to the heavier traffic.

We at Leclaire Fire would like to sincerely thank everyone for their cooperation during this process. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide any important updates as they become available.

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January 3, 2020 2:18 PM CST

From:  Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE:  UPDATE - Train Derailment in LeClaire, Iowa

At 11:03am, dispatchers at the Scott Emergency Communication Center received the call of a train derailment in LeClaire, Iowa.  First responders were dispatched to the scene at 11:04am and LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire Fire Department, Bettendorf Fire/HAZMAT, Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and Scott County Emergency Management Agency responded at the scene.  They arrived to a multiple car derailment.  Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP Rail) was notified of the incident.  Liquid was found to be running from one of the rail tanks.  According to HAZMAT responders and environmental specialists with CP Rail, there are no indications that the chemical has or will impact the Mississippi River.  There is not a public safety or health risk associated with the spilled chemical. 

The situation continues to be monitored.  Public safety officials closed US 67/Cody Road and Eagle Ridge Road to prevent traffic entering the area.  Initial evacuations of the immediate area were made; however, at this time, business are beginning to reopen.  A mobile command center has been established on site.  Responders continue to coordinate efforts with CP Rail.  CP Rail has mobilized multiple responders to the scene and are already beginning cleanup and remediation efforts. 

Officials expect US 67/Cody Road and Eagle Ridge Road to open up by 3:00 p.m.

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January 3, 2020 12:56 PM CST

From:  Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE:  Train Derailment in LeClaire, Iowa

At approximately 11:00am this morning, reports of a train derailment in LeClaire, Iowa were reported to the Scott Emergency Communication Center.  A chemical leak was initially discovered and is being mitigated by HAZMAT teams on site.  There were no injuries or fatalities as a result of the incident.  There is no threat to the public at this time.  Canadian Pacific Rail and emergency responders are on scene.  Individuals are being asked to avoid the downtown LeClaire area.  US 67 is closed from Eagle Ridge Road to Territorial Road.

More information will be forthcoming.