May 26, 2022

30 coal cars involved in UP derailment near Gothenburg

Posted May 26, 2022 5:26 PM
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By SCOTT CARLSON
North Platte Post

GOTHENBURG, Neb.-Crews had quite the mess to clean up on Thursday after a Union Pacific train derailment just east of Gothenburg.

According to Union Pacific spokesperson Robyn Tysver, at around 7:30 a.m., an eastbound train carrying coal from Wyoming derailed about two miles east of Gothenburg.

Tysver said there were about 30 cars involved in the derailment and no injuries were reported.

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As of Thursday afternoon, Union Pacific crews were on-site, and clean-up activities are underway.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

The Nebraska State Patrol said traffic on Highway 30 was not impacted by the incident.