What to Know
- A train derailed late Monday night near downtown Waxahachie, south of Dallas.
- The train is carrying ethanol, though no leaks have been detected.
- Officials say 16 of the 110 cars jumped the tracks, and 14 of those overturned.
- Cleanup is underway, but it’s unclear when it will be completed.
- No injuries have been reported.
A Union Pacific train carrying ethanol derailed in Waxahachie, Texas, late Monday, causing multiple cars to overturn.
According to Waxahachie city officials, the incident occurred near Monroe Street and N. Elm Street just after 11:30 p.m. on Monday.
A total of 16 cars out of 110 jumped the tracks during the derailment, 14 of which overturned…