23-Car Train Derailment Leaves Several Railcars Leaking

Crews are continuing to assess damaged railcars and stabilize the site as part of an ongoing, coordinated response.

Multiple agencies remain on scene, including the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, Richmond and Rosenberg fire and police departments, Union Pacific Railroad, Fort Bend County EMS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and several state and federal partners.

Another car was leaking corn syrup.

Two of the leaks were contained and crews were working on the other leaking cars.

Fort Bend County officials said crews found five cars leaking ethanol.

There have been no reported injuries. The situation is contained and does not pose a threat to the public.

Railroad crossings across the city were blocked which caused widespread traffic disruptions. Officials say the train consisted of 147 total railcars, including the 23 that derailed.

According to local news, a train derailment happened along Highway 90 near OakBend Hospital at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Collins Rd & Jackson St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1600 Jackson St.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1600 Jackson St #100.

Crews are continuing to assess damaged railcars and stabilize the site as part of an ongoing, coordinated response.

Multiple agencies remain on scene, including the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, Richmond and Rosenberg fire and police departments, Union Pacific Railroad, Fort Bend County EMS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and several state and federal partners.

Another car was leaking corn syrup.

Two of the leaks were contained and crews were working on the other leaking cars.

Fort Bend County officials said crews found five cars leaking ethanol.

There have been no reported injuries. The situation is contained and does not pose a threat to the public.

Railroad crossings across the city were blocked which caused widespread traffic disruptions. Officials say the train consisted of 147 total railcars, including the 23 that derailed.

According to local news, a train derailment happened along Highway 90 near OakBend Hospital at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Collins Rd & Jackson St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1600 Jackson St.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1600 Jackson St #100.

Crews are continuing to assess damaged railcars and stabilize the site as part of an ongoing, coordinated response.

Multiple agencies remain on scene, including the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, Richmond and Rosenberg fire and police departments, Union Pacific Railroad, Fort Bend County EMS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and several state and federal partners.

Another car was leaking corn syrup.

Two of the leaks were contained and crews were working on the other leaking cars.

Fort Bend County officials said crews found five cars leaking ethanol.

There have been no reported injuries. The situation is contained and does not pose a threat to the public.

Railroad crossings across the city were blocked which caused widespread traffic disruptions. Officials say the train consisted of 147 total railcars, including the 23 that derailed.

According to local news, a train derailment happened along Highway 90 near OakBend Hospital at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Collins Rd & Jackson St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1600 Jackson St.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1600 Jackson St #100.

Crews are continuing to assess damaged railcars and stabilize the site as part of an ongoing, coordinated response.

Multiple agencies remain on scene, including the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, Richmond and Rosenberg fire and police departments, Union Pacific Railroad, Fort Bend County EMS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and several state and federal partners.

Another car was leaking corn syrup.

Two of the leaks were contained and crews were working on the other leaking cars.

Fort Bend County officials said crews found five cars leaking ethanol.

There have been no reported injuries. The situation is contained and does not pose a threat to the public.

Railroad crossings across the city were blocked which caused widespread traffic disruptions. Officials say the train consisted of 147 total railcars, including the 23 that derailed.

According to local news, a train derailment happened along Highway 90 near OakBend Hospital at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Collins Rd & Jackson St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1600 Jackson St.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1600 Jackson St #100.

Crews are continuing to assess damaged railcars and stabilize the site as part of an ongoing, coordinated response.

Multiple agencies remain on scene, including the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, Richmond and Rosenberg fire and police departments, Union Pacific Railroad, Fort Bend County EMS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and several state and federal partners.

Another car was leaking corn syrup.

Two of the leaks were contained and crews were working on the other leaking cars.

Fort Bend County officials said crews found five cars leaking ethanol.

There have been no reported injuries. The situation is contained and does not pose a threat to the public.

Railroad crossings across the city were blocked which caused widespread traffic disruptions. Officials say the train consisted of 147 total railcars, including the 23 that derailed.

According to local news, a train derailment happened along Highway 90 near OakBend Hospital at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Collins Rd & Jackson St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1600 Jackson St.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1600 Jackson St #100.