No injuries in train derailment in Timnath

UPDATE 1:45 p.m.: Citing lack of property damage, hazmat incident or injuries, "this went as best as a train derailment could go," Madeline Noblett, PFA PIO, said.

UPDATE 1:28 p.m.: A neighbor (seemingly the only one who heard anything) said train derailment was a series of loud bangs that lasted 5 seconds.

UPDATE 12:45 p.m.: Relatively calm with parents and kids coming out to take a look here in Timnath. Seven cars directly involved.

UPDATE 12:37 p.m.: No injuries. Train was hauling sand. Crews staging at Bethke Elementary School.

UPDATE 12:31 p.m.: Multiple mangled train cars next to the Timnath Ranch subdivision. Some crews clearing out.

ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency crews from across Northern Colorado are responding to reports of a train derailment east of Fort Collins.

Initial reports indicate approximately six cars have derailed in the area of Bethke Elementary School in Timnath, 5100 School House Dr. The cars appear to have been hauling grain, and Poudre Fire Authority crews are reporting it does not appear to be a hazardous materials risk.

There do not appear to be any injuries.

Additional details were not immediately available.

A reporter and photographer are en route to the scene. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Reporter Jason Pohl covers breaking news for the Coloradoan. Follow him on Twitter: @pohl_jason.