A train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico border resulted in a fire, prompting evacuations and shutting down Interstate 40. The fire has been controlled, evacuation orders lifted, and I-40 reopened in both directions as cleanup efforts continue.
Thanks to the work of first responders and BNSF, the fires are controlled, the evacuation order has been lifted, and I-40 is open in both directions. There’s still work to be done to open the tracks, and we are in contact with @USDOTFRA and Navajo Nation regarding the cleanup. https://t.co/vQhg9NLCt1
Fiery train derailment prompts evacuations, shuts down I-40 https://t.co/TdtYgdyJvI
Interstate 40 is open in both directions as fire crews continue to watch over a controlled burn of remaining fuel from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico state line. https://t.co/E48IOR1vUb
Train derailment near Arizona New Mexico border results in fire https://t.co/fTa138LzST
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