Emergency crews responded to a train derailment near Gordon, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon.
The crash sparked grass fires near the train tracks in Palo Pinto County.
According to reports, no one sustained injuries and nothing hazardous was leaking from the crash site.
Footage below:
WATCH: A train derailment in Gordon, Texas, has caused a huge mess and grass fires in Palo Pinto County.
Read more: https://t.co/SSjFXqHTHe pic.twitter.com/20wg84r2FP
— WFAA (@wfaa) August 12, 2025
CBS News provided further info:
According to officials, the derailment happened at about 1:45 p.m. over a railroad bridge on Coalville Road north of State 183.
Officials said 35 train cars carrying hazardous materials are involved, but none of them show signs of leaking at the scene.
At this time, there are evacuations in place or injuries reported.
WFAA shared photos from the crash site:
TRAIN DERAILED IN NORTH TEXAS: Here’s the scene from above, which shows mangled train cars piled up off the tracks, heavy smoke, and fire trucks on the side of the tracks.
STORY: https://t.co/QLjo48Sblw pic.twitter.com/sKNrVE4ZJY
— WFAA (@wfaa) August 12, 2025
FOX 4 noted:
At first, there was concern that some of the overturned tankers were leaking. However, Palo Pinto County officials said no cars are leaking contents and no evacuations will be necessary.
However, firefighters are still working to contain a grass fire that was sparked by the wreck.
ADVERTISEMENTResidents were urged to avoid the area.
No one was hurt, officials said.
It’s not yet clear what caused the crash.
Union Pacific said it is sending crews to the area for cleanup and an investigation.
WFAA provided additional coverage:
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