Administrator
Posted 13 August 2017 - 08:21 PM
Tulsa (OK) World, 8/13/17:
Train carrying liquid petroleum gas derails near Sallisaw; no injuries reported
Heavy rains may have caused a train carrying some hazardous materials to derail Sunday morning in Sequoyah County, prompting evacuations of nearby homes.
Two engines and 10 cars derailed on a stretch of tracks about four miles east of Sallisaw, north of U.S. 64 near Central Road, said Steve Rutherford, the county's emergency management director.
No one was injured.
Administrator
Posted 13 August 2017 - 08:25 PM
KWTV Oklahoma City, OK 8/13/17:
Homes Evacuated As Precaution After Sequoyah County Train Derailment
SEQUOYAH COUNTY, Oklahoma - Five homes were evacuated as a precaution after a train derailment in Sequoyah County.
According to KFSM, liquid petroleum gas was on the train, but crews are not finding any leaks.
The evacuation has been lifted.
Administrator
Posted 13 August 2017 - 09:03 PM
UP Customer News:
Derailment in Eastern Oklahoma Delays ServicePosted Date: August 13, 2017
To Our Customers,
A derailment has occurred just east of Sallisaw, Oklahoma due to washouts caused by flash flooding. A rail bridge sustained damage and we expect to reroute trains for approximately four days until repairs have been completed. Several roads in the area are flooded and may impact our ability to access the derailment site. At this time, customers with rail shipments moving between Wagoner, Oklahoma and Ft. Smith, Arkansas can anticipate delays of approximately 72 hours as crews work to restore service.
We apologize for any inconvenience these delays may cause. Thank you for your business. Please contact the National Customer Service Center or your Union Pacific representative with any questions.
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