No injuries reported after train derails near U.S. 60 near Vaughn and Willard, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:26am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 26, 2023

Train derailment reported in Torrance County

State police say a 1 car of a 26 car train derailed near mile marker 231 on the tracks.

There were no injuries reported and hazmat is not involved in the investigation.

Train derails outside of Vaughn

New Mexico State Police spokesman. Ray Wilson said the agency was at the scene Sunday evening of a train derailment near U.S. Highway 60 about 20 miles west of Vaughn.

Roadway: 
U.S. 60