A significant incident occurred when a freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed and caught fire near the Arizona-New Mexico border. The derailment involved dozens of train cars, including a half-dozen that caught fire, prompting the closure of 50 miles of eastbound lanes on Interstate 40, a major trucking route. Federal authorities are investigating the incident, which also led to evacuations in the area. There have been no reported injuries, and detours are in place to manage traffic flow. The fire caused by the derailment is still burning, and there is no estimated time for when the highway will reopen.
Train crash carrying propane on the Arizona-New Mexico railway line in the USA The evacuation was ordered after dozens of railcars, some carrying propane, derailed and caught fire. https://t.co/OrCx0bRluc
ADOT extends I-40 closure after train derails, catches fire near Arizona-New Mexico border https://t.co/Bvwb94dIoq https://t.co/Sl8EfocNpD
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route. Read the full story: https://t.co/sgnncvKLJo https://t.co/ep8znAcgLm
Fiery train crash at the Arizona - New Mexico state line. Evacuations ordered after dozens of train cars derailed, some carrying propane. 50 miles of I-40 were shut down. https://t.co/gXGleDdCaJ
I-40 eastbound lanes remain closed after train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico border https://t.co/pb9Ic5R65X
Federal authorities are investigating after a freight train carrying fuel derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border, igniting a large fire and prompting an evacuation and traffic closures. https://t.co/VxNUqP3Us8
Train derails in northeastern Arizona, closes I-40 https://t.co/XXyTl2dPiW
Fire still burning after freight train derails on Arizona-New Mexico state line https://t.co/yYGF1rqqUb
A freight train carrying fuel derailed in the US https://t.co/GEsfdmOxpU https://t.co/ZuY3rWOcfk
NOW- Arizona Freight Train Derailment Ignites Blaze Still Burning Today📍Lupton, Arizona | Via @OvertonLive A freight train carrying fuel derailed and ignited near the Arizona-New Mexico state line on Friday, causing a massive blaze and shutting down Interstate 40, a major… https://t.co/kn3r49yvJw
A huge fire broke out after a train loaded with gasoline and propane derailed between the states of Arizona and New Mexico. https://t.co/aotNMEf5qp
A half-dozen train cars caught on fire after a freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border. https://t.co/qcfTEd5AFV
Freight train derails, catches fire and forces border interstate closure near Arizona-New Mexico state line https://t.co/rm1QAyFelR https://t.co/P4qTJlLskn
I-40 closed, residents evacuated after train derails, catches fire near AZ-NM state line https://t.co/9WoTUfbBqg
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line. https://t.co/6TOh9i4TZi
Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line https://t.co/A08ZQ87Ohd https://t.co/bxFlfn1Cad
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route. https://t.co/iJo3KqqwD9
Freight train carrying gasoline, propane derails near Arizona-New Mexico line amid aftermath of severe weather https://t.co/hhKpQPnyBg
Freight train derails, catches fire near US-Mexico border causing road closures https://t.co/odVuvrqGuB
Train derailment in Northern Arizona shuts down eastbound lanes of I-40 https://t.co/45UTnRsShy
Whoa!! Check out this video of the train derailment and fire that happened on Interstate 40 near the Arizona-New Mexico state line earlier today. Thankfully, officials say there were no injuries. Detours are in place. DETAILS: https://t.co/I56uoaLe3N https://t.co/vd608kkBH6
I-40 closed after train derails, catches fire in northeast Arizona https://t.co/Bvwb94dIoq https://t.co/xinRwS1BkP
I-40 near Arizona-New Mexico border closed due to derailment https://t.co/Tl8duBWd8B
*CLOSURE* I-40 EB is closed at milepost 357 due to a train derailment in New Mexico. Expect delays & seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz & the AZ511 app: https://t.co/bCKuJCrSjW https://t.co/CBvsA4jtzy