12 Train Cars Derail in Fort Worth, Causing CO2 Leak

Train Derailment in Fort Worth

• 💥 Around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, approximately twelve train cars derailed at Union Pacific's Davidson Yard in Fort Worth.
• 💨 A witness described hearing a loud bang and seeing several cars tip over, followed by bellows of smoke.
• ⚠️ Two of the derailed cars were leaking carbon dioxide (CO2), but Fort Worth Fire stated there was no threat to the public.

Cleanup and Investigation

• 🚧 West Vicory street was closed for much of the day to facilitate the cleanup effort.
• ❓ Union Pacific confirmed the number of derailed cars and stated they are investigating the cause of the incident.
• 📌 The derailment occurred just weeks after another incident in Palo Pinto County involving over a dozen cars carrying potentially hazardous chemicals.