An eastbound Union Pacific train carrying coal from Wyoming derailed this morning about two miles southeast of Gothenburg. The incident happened at about 7:30 a.m. CDT.
About 30 coal cars derailed, according to UP spokesperson Robin Tysver.
Gothenburg Police Department was notified, and no injuries were reported.
Union Pacific has cleanup crews and equipment en route, with cleanup activities expected to start in earnest later this morning and early afternoon.
Highway 30 remains open in the area, according to Dawson County Sheriff’s Office.
RRN/ About 30 Union Pacific rail cars with coal derailed 2 miles southeast of Gothenburg around 7:30am Thursday.
(Paul Pack/ KRVN Radio)
RRN/ About 30 Union Pacific rail cars with coal derailed 2 miles southeast of Gothenburg around 7:30am Thursday.
(Paul Pack/ KRVN Radio)
Aerial photos of train derailment scene near Gothenburg Thursday May 26, 2022.
Taken by Trooper Andrew Martinez, one of NSP’s certified Drone pilots.
Aerial photos of train derailment scene near Gothenburg Thursday May 26, 2022.
Taken by Trooper Andrew Martinez, one of NSP’s certified Drone pilots.
