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Dec 19, 2024

1 dead after Texas train derailment

ABC News - 1 dead after Texas train derailment

A Union Pacific train collided with a tractor trailer that was stuck on the tracks in Texas, leading to a chain reaction crash. The train derailed and crashed into a building, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. The incident occurred during rush hour, causing significant disruption. Several derailed cars carried hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries and diesel, but these were contained, posing no threat to the community. The driver of the truck escaped before the collision. The area remains blocked as investigations continue by the Texas Department of Public Safety and Union Pacific.

Key Points:

  • Train collided with a stuck tractor trailer, causing derailment.
  • One person killed, four injured in the crash.
  • Hazardous materials contained, no public threat.
  • Truck driver escaped before collision.
  • Area blocked for ongoing investigation.
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