Union Pacific train derails in North Platte; cleanup underway

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A Union Pacific train derailed in North Platte’s Bailey Yard early Thursday morning. Union Pacific has now confirmed that approximately six train cars derailed, with three remaining in the upright position.

The derailment occurred at approximately 4 a.m. in the Union Pacific rail yard along Front Street.

Rail crews were on scene throughout the morning, conducting cleanup operations after grain spilled from the train cars during the incident.

According to a statement from Union Pacific, no one was injured and no hazardous materials were released. The cleanup effort is underway and the cause of the derailment remains under investigation.

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