Train derailment near USA Parkway causes delays on I-80 eastbound

(FOX40.COM) — Emergency crews responded to a train derailment early Friday morning near USA Parkway and Interstate 80, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue.

Just before 7 a.m., TMFR and Storey County Fire were dispatched to the scene, where 20 to 25 boxcars had derailed. First-arriving crews conducted a size-up and worked with rail personnel to assess the situation.

Authorities reported no hazardous material spills and no injuries.

Officials said motorists should expect significant delays on eastbound I-80 as crews remain on scene to ensure safety, monitor conditions and assist with securing the area…

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