Thursday, August 21, 2014

Two UP freight trains crash head on in Arkansas, 2 dead

Two Union Pacific freight trains carrying toxic chemicals crashed head on in Arkansas early Sunday, killing two crewmembers and injuring two others.

The collision happened around 2:30 a.m. near U.S. 67 between Hoxie and Minturn, according to a Jonesboro Police and Fire statement.

After the crash, a fire broke out. Crews were told the car on fire contained an alcoholic beverage, which, along with diesel fuel from the train, was feeding the flames, said Kendell Snyder, spokesman for Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.

The toxic chemicals the trains were carrying were reportedly not involved in the fire.

For more of the International Business Times story: www.ibtimes.com


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