Train Derailment Shuts Down Interstate 40 Near Gallup: Hazmat Teams on Scene for Evacuations and Road Closures

GALLUP, N.M. – New Mexico State Police have taken swift action in response to a significant train derailment west of Gallup. The incident occurred close to the border between New Mexico and Arizona, leading to the closure of all lanes of Interstate 40 in the area. Authorities reported that the derailed train was carrying non-odor propane and gasoline, prompting the issuance of evacuation orders for residences within a two-mile radius of the half-mile marker on …

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Train Derailment in Wyoming Avenue Prompts Shelter in Place – Residents Allowed to Return Home and Details Revealed about Contents of Derailed Cars

WYOMING, Ohio – A train derailment in Wyoming, Ohio has led to a shelter-in-place order for residents in the immediate vicinity following an incident involving three train cars on Wyoming Avenue. The derailment, which occurred around 8 p.m., involved a railcar carrying plastic pellets that spilled some of its contents. Two other tank cars were also affected, with one loaded and the other empty, causing no leaks. Initially, the area was evacuated as a precautionary …

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