Train carrying North Dakota ethanol derails in eastern Conn.

WINDHAM, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut authorities say a freight train carrying liquid ethanol derailed in Windham, but none of the four tankers that came off the tracks is leaking and there’s no public safety threat.

Providence & Worcester Railroad spokeswoman Marie Angelini said no injuries were reported after the four rear cars of the 80-car train derailed early Thursday morning. The cause isn’t clear.

Local officials said they weren’t notified until about 7:30 a.m., more than three hours after the derailment.

Equipment is being brought in to put the cars back on the tracks or haul them away.

The train was headed to Providence, R.I., from North Dakota. Seventy-one cars continued on to Providence.

The rail line serves only freight so no passenger trains are affected.

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