Incident Summary A significant freight train derailment occurred late Monday, June 9, 2025, in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, prompting road closures, business disruptions, and widespread concern among residents. The Union Pacific train was traveling through the heart of...
Incident Summary On the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a tragic train accident claimed the life of a pedestrian in northwest Houston. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), the fatal incident occurred around 8 a.m. near 5751 Antoine Drive, close to W....
A tragic industrial accident in Nacogdoches, Texas, has claimed the life of a Union Pacific Railroad employee. Authorities have identified the victim as Robert Gardner, a 43-year-old man from Lufkin, Texas. The fatal incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, June...
A tragic train accident in southeast Harris County resulted in the death of a driver early on February 26, 2025. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. in the 11400 block of Galveston Road when a vehicle was struck by a Union Pacific train....
There was a deadly train derailment in Pecos, Texas on December 18, 2024. During the incident, a freight train collided with an 18-wheeler, before derailing. After leaving the tracks, the train struck the Chamber of Commerce building. One person was killed, and...
Train derailments are catastrophic events that can lead to severe injuries, fatalities, and widespread property damage. Whether involving passenger or freight trains, derailments pose significant risks to passengers, crew members, and nearby communities. Understanding...
There was a train derailment in Donaldsonville, Louisiana on October 18, 2024. During the incident on Friday morning, seventeen train cars derailed. Several of the cars are believed to have leaked, but none are reported to be hazardous. Authorities have identified...
There was an accident involving a train in Midland, Texas on September 23, 2024. During the incident, a Union Pacific train collided with a 18-wheeler at a crossing at Highway 80 and South County Road 1250. The incident remains under investigation at this time. A...
While less frequent than other types of train accidents, train-to-train collisions can be catastrophic when they occur. These collisions often result in widespread destruction, severe injuries, and numerous fatalities due to the immense force of impact between two...
There was an accident involving a train in San Patricio County, Texas on July 2, 2024. During the incident, a train collided with a commercial truck pulling a trailer of grain. At least one injury has been reported. The incident remains under investigation at this...