Derailment Archives

Train Explodes after Major Derailment in New Mexico, Evacuations Ordered

A freight train has derailed near the New Mexico-Arizona state line, triggering a large explosion, according to reports. Authorities have ordered evacuations after multiple train cars left the tracks in an explosive pile-up. It is believed some of the cars were carrying propane. The I-40 highway next to the fire…

Train Carrying Toxic Materials Derails in West Virginia

A CSX cargo train carrying toxic materials has derailed in rural West Virginia, according to reports. The train derailed around 4:15 p.m. Monday in the area of Low Line and Magnolia roads in Morgan County. The nine derailed cars contained dry cement, calcium chloride, and sodium hydroxide, according to CSX and…

Train Derails in Texas after Striking Truck on Tracks

A train in North Texas has derailed after plowing through a truck that had become stuck on the tracks, authorities said. The derailment happened near Aledo, about 20 miles west of Fort Worth. A Union Pacific train traveling to Fort Worth struck an 18-wheeler semi-truck at a crossing along FM…

State of Emergency Declared in Kentucky as Train Derailment Spills Toxic Chemicals

Hundreds of people in rural Kentucky are being evacuated over Thanksgiving after a train derailed and burst into flames, causing a toxic chemical spill. The incident has caused molten sulfur to catch fire and release dangerous fumes. At least 16 of the 40 coaches on the train came off the rails near…