(La Porte, IN) - La Porte will experience an emergency drill today, as emergency responders are conducting a simulated train derailment at the Thomas Rose Industrial Park on the city’s east side.

“It’s just a drill,” explained Jessica Bruder, a spokesperson from the mayor’s office.

Emergency vehicles are on the site with their lights flashing as part of the drill, which began at 8 a.m. and will last until 2 p.m. Radio communication is also being exchanged between emergency responders and dispatchers to make the drill as real-life as possible. 

The purpose of the drill is for emergency responders to sharpen their skills in the event of an actual train derailment.

"There's no danger to the public," Bruder said.