Authorities confirmed that no hazardous materials were leaked after a freight train derailed in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Tuesday afternoon. The initial safety concerns that prompted shelter-in-place and evacuation directives have now been resolved.

The Bensalem Police Department declared the region safe, allowing residents and businesses to resume normal activities. “There is no threat to the public. All residents may return to their homes and businesses,” the agency stated.

The derailment occurred around 2:15 p.m., affecting 16 freight cars near the area between Street Road and Neshaminy Falls train station. Local media outlets NBC10 and 6abc reported efforts to identify the contents of the freight cars, initially raising fears about potential hazardous material.

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick noted that no injuries were reported. His office worked closely with local authorities, first responders, and the Department of Transportation to manage the situation.

This was a freight derailment and did not occur on commuter rail lines, Fitzpatrick stated, clarifying the nature of the event and its location.

An initial safety advisory instructed residents within a one-mile radius to stay indoors, close windows, and turn off HVAC systems. This measure aimed to prevent exposure until the situation was deemed safe.

Authorities had requested that people avoid the area and local roads remain clear to facilitate emergency response efforts. This accident follows the high-profile derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which heightened national awareness about rail safety and hazardous material transport.

Bucks County Emergency Management and the local police department have not yet provided additional comments. Sophia Compton, a journalist at Fox News Digital, contributed to this report. For further story details, contact [email protected].