2 killed, 3 injured when freight train derails in small West Texas city after collision
Authorities say two Union Pacific employees were killed and three people were injured when a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer and derailed in a small West Texas city
By JAMIE STENGLE and JOSH FUNK
Published - Dec 19, 2024, 05:15 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 19, 2024, 05:15 PM EST
Two Union Pacific employees were killed and three people were injured when a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer and derailed in a small West Texas city, authorities said Thursday.
The train derailed around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Pecos after the collision at a railway crossing, authorities said. Union Pacific, based in Omaha, Nebraska, said Thursday that two employees had been killed. Pecos Police Chief Lisa Tarango said the other injuries were minor.
The hazardous materials that were being carried on the train included lithium ion batteries and air bags, but none were released in the derailment, city officials said.
Leaked diesel fuel was contained, officials said.
