Multiple Train Derailments in Arizona, No Major Injuries Reported
TL;DR
A BNSF Railway freight train carrying corn syrup derailed near Topock in western Arizona, close to the California border. There were no injuries as a result of the derailment and preliminary reports indicate there are no hazardous materials involved. The cause of the derailment of approximately eight cars is under investigation, and the main track is blocked. This incident comes amid heightened attention to rail safety nationwide following a string of derailments in several states.
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- Train hauling corn syrup derails in Arizona; no injuries The Associated Press
- Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Northwestern Arizona Fox News
- Train derailment near Arizona-California border did not involve hazardous materials, railroad says CNN
- Freight Train Derails in Arizona The New York Times
- Derailed train in Mohave County was carrying corn syrup, railroad says FOX 10 News Phoenix
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