PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — More than a dozen train cars derailed in Pittsfield Township early Wednesday morning, according to police.
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The Pittsfield Township Police Department said that about 13 rail cars derailed. No injuries have been reported.
Police also said none of the rail cars were carrying hazardous materials.
Police say the derailment has blocked some roads. Those roads are Payeur Road between State Street and Marton Road and Morgan Road between Venture Drive and Stone School Road.
Police say the closures are expected to remain in place for several days, but there is no public safety hazard as a result of the derailment.
A series of train derailments have occured in southeastern Michigan over the last few years:
- Sept 14, 2025 – Woodhaven - Six cars derailed, sparking a brush fire. Cleanup went smoothly; no danger to residents.
- Nov 2, 2023 – Romulus - 10–14 cars derailed; streets closed, no public health threat.
- Feb 16, 2023 – Van Buren Township - Multiple cars derailed; one carried hazardous material, but no leaks reported.
- Sept 29, 2022 – Warren - Several cars derailed; tank cars carried chemicals but posed no public risk.
- Oct 11, 2021 – Sterling Heights - Freight cars jumped the tracks near a residential area. Minor damage, no injuries.
