June 30, 2025 – Hartford, WI – UPDATE- There’s a train derailment on Hartford’s west side near Independence Avenue and Innovation Way. The initial call came in just before 10 a.m.
Mutual aide has been requested from Slinger FD, St. Lawrence, Richfield, West Bend, Ashippun, and Allenton.
Life Star West Bend Ambulance and level 3 HAZMAT response team have been paged which requires all members to be there.
Photos courtesy Will Lacharite
Early word is the derailment involves diesel fuel and some oxides.
This is a working story and more information will be posted when details are available.