Two freight trains in rear-end collision cause 7 or 8 cars to derail in Weber Canyon, Utah
Modified Date:
Mon, 04/20/2015 - 4:53pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, January 7, 2014Freight Train Derails in Weber Canyon.
A freight train derailed in Weber Canyon Wednesday, causing minor injuries and partially blocking traffic on I-84.
Two Union Pacific Trains collided around 9:30 am Wednesday near Ogden Utah. One cargo train carrying mostly grain had 7-8 cars derailed. Both trains were heading westbound. Hazmat crews are trying to contain diesel spilling from the train.
Three people have reportedly suffered minor injuries in the accident.
Corn was spilled from the cars and only minor injuries were reported. One lane of traffic on I-80 was closed as a precaution and to position a crane to lift the derailed cars.
Type: Train Accident
Topics:
Fuel SpillRoadway:
I-84City:
Ogden, UTCounty:
Weber County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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