Officials have confirmed that no hazardous material leaks were found after a freight train derailment in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon.
Following the derailment, earlier shelter-in-place and evacuation orders have been lifted by local authorities.
No threat to the public exists, according to officials, and residents are now free to return to their homes and businesses.
About 16 freight cars derailed at approximately 2:15 p.m. between Street Road and the Neshaminy Falls train station.
Initial concerns were raised as authorities worked to determine the contents of the derailed cars, amid fears that some may have held hazardous materials.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania stated that no injuries had occurred and that his office was coordinating with local officials, emergency responders, and the Department of Transportation.
This freight derailment did not occur on commuter rail lines, and local officials estimated that several cars involved may contain hazardous materials.
Residents who had initially been issued a one-mile shelter-in-place order are now free to go about their business as usual.
Local authorities had urged residents to stay indoors, bring pets inside, close windows, doors, and vents, and turn off heating and air conditioning systems during the initial response.
People outside the area were asked to avoid the scene and keep nearby roads clear for emergency crews.
