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Video captures shocking aftermath of massive train derailment in Arizona

BNSF train carrying new vehicles derails near Flagstaff.

A drone video captured the aftermath of a massive train derailment in Arizona involving a freight train that emergency officials say was “carrying a variety of new cars, vans and trucks.”

The train, operated by BNSF, derailed around midnight Wednesday in Williams, located outside of Flagstaff, according to Coconino County Emergency Management.

“A total of 23 cars derailed and sustained heavy damage. The train cars involved were carrying a variety of new cars, vans and trucks,” Coconino County officials said. “There were no injuries or fatalities as a result of the incident. Cleanup is currently underway.”

Drone footage showed the train cars sandwiched against each other, blocking both directions of the railroad.

Read more at https://nypost.com/2023/06/09/video-captures-aftermath-of-massive-train-derailment-in-arizona/

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