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35 Union Pacific Cars Derail Near Gordon, Texas

HAZMAT teams confirm stability of the scene with no leaks or injuries; cargo contents and cause remain under review.

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Screengrab from a video showing at least 35 cars of a Union Pacific freight train derailed on Tuesday afternoon.
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Train derailment

Overview

  • The derailment occurred around 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Coalville Road Bridge about two miles east of Gordon, where roughly 35 freight and tanker cars left the tracks.
  • Local fire crews and Union Pacific HAZMAT teams contained several small grass fires and urged residents to avoid the area.
  • Officials confirmed no injuries or evacuations were reported following the afternoon incident.
  • None of the derailed cars showed visible leaks, though some sources indicate they may have been carrying hazardous materials.
  • Union Pacific has dispatched response crews and opened an investigation into both the cargo and the cause of the derailment.