The Brief
- Five railcars derailed Wednesday afternoon near Dalrock Road and Interstate 30 in Rowlett, bringing a train to a stop across the crossing.
- Overnight road closures are in effect on Dalrock Road between Chiesa Road and Sunset Boulevard, with drivers urged to avoid the area.
- The cause of the derailment remains unknown at this time.
ROWLETT, Texas – A train derailment caused a traffic backup in Rowlett on Wednesday afternoon.
What we know:
It happened around 3 p.m. on Dalrock Road, just north of Interstate 30.…