Freight Train Derailment in Texas Kills Two Union Pacific Workers

Collision with a tractor-trailer caused the train to derail, hitting a Chamber of Commerce building and injuring three others.

The incident occurred Wednesday evening in Pecos, Texas, when a freight train struck a tractor-trailer stopped on the tracks, leading to a derailment.
Two Union Pacific employees onboard the train were killed, and three others sustained minor injuries, including individuals inside the damaged Chamber of Commerce building.
Hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries and airbags, were onboard the train, but no leaks occurred; a diesel fuel spill was contained.
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent investigators to determine the cause of the collision and derailment.
Railway safety advocates and unions are calling for stronger safety measures, citing this incident as part of a broader need for reform in the rail industry.