More than 30 freight train cars derailed Tuesday morning in a rural area of ??Todd County, Kentucky, authorities said. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. and prompted the immediate issuance of a lockdown order within an approximate 800-meter radius, which was lifted four hours later. Aerial images released by local media showed several railcars overturned on their sides, others piled on top of each other, and debris scattered across fields near the railway tracks. Hazardous substance leak: Authorities confirmed that at least one of the railcars was carrying molten sulfur, a substance commonly used in industrial processes such as fertilizer manufacturing. This material, when in a liquid state due to high temperatures, can cause severe thermal burns and release toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide if disturbed. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to these gases can be hazardous to human health. No injuries or damage to homes. Despite the magnitude of the derailment, authorities reported no injuries or direct damage to nearby homes. Municipal and state emergency management teams were deployed to the scene to assess risks and contain the leak. Local media reported that air quality was deemed safe after initial assessments. Investigation ongoing. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that the city of Trenton was under a shelter-in-place order and urged residents to follow official instructions. He added that more information will be released as the investigation progresses. The cause of the derailment has not yet been determined and remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.