Vernon Street In Brattleboro closed after hazardous material leak

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – First responders in Brattleboro say the area around 541 Vernon Street is closed due to an active hazardous material leak involving a railcar.

They say there is no threat to the public at this time, but everyone is being asked to avoid the area.

We’ll be sure to update you as we know more.