BNSF train derails in Arizona - Trains
Posted on AllSides March 16th, 2023
From The Center
TOPOCK, Ariz. — Derailed cars of BNSF Railway train that derailed Wednesday night were carrying corn syrup, the railroad reports, correcting initial reports from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office that hazardous materials were on board. CNN reports that BNSF spokeswoman Lena Kent told the news network that the derailment occurred about 7:40 p.m. near the Arizona-California state line and that no injuries were involved. Kent said approximately eight railcars were involved. A BNSF customer advisory placed the accident site about 11 miles southeast of Needles, Calif., on the Seligman Subdivision...