NTSB to investigate freight train derailment on Arizona-New Mexico border
Source: The Hill
04/27/24 3:08 PM ET
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), along with other federal authorities, is investigating Friday’s freight train derailment on the Arizona-New Mexico border. The BNSF freight train was carrying gasoline and odorless propane when it derailed near Manuelito, New Mexico, according to the NTSB.
The derailed train caught fire, causing black smoke to come out of the cars, and resulted in the closure of the nearby interstate. No injuries were reported from the incident. “I-40 EB remains closed at US 191. Expect delays & seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway,” the Arizona Department of Transportation said on social media platform X.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is in charge of the investigation. NTSB personnel are traveling to the scene, according to NTSB. FRA safety personnel arrived on the scene Friday night and will be working with state, Tribal and local agencies.
The Apache County Sheriff’s Office, which was one of the law enforcement units that responded to the incident, said in an update the derailment is being treated as a hazardous materials incident. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) expressed concern regarding the incident.
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