Police respond to train derailment in southern Berrien County

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Police have responded to a train derailment in Berrien County Thursday night.

An Amtrak train derailed near Three Oaks at US-12 by Lakeshore Road in New Buffalo Township.

The crash caused a fire, which has been put out. First responders worked to bring water to passengers.

The crash caused US-12 between Hoder Road and Schwark Road to be closed.

There has been no official word on injuries.

We’ll have more information once police issue a statement.