Train derailment and partial rail bridge collapse in South Dakota town; no injuries reported.
Train Derailment and Bridge Collapse in South Dakota Town
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.—In an unexpected turn of events, a train derailment occurred in the southeastern South Dakota town of North Sioux City. The incident, which took place shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, caused a partial collapse of a rail bridge. Fortunately, no injuries or hazardous spills have been reported so far.
According to the Union County Emergency Management office, a total of nineteen cars derailed as the train traveled over the rail bridge. It remains unclear whether the collapse caused the derailment or if it happened as a result of the derailment itself.
Out of the derailed cars, fourteen were empty hopper cars, while the remaining five were loaded with ethanol. Thankfully, officials have confirmed that none of the derailed ethanol cars were leaking following the incident.
North Sioux City, with a population of approximately 3,000 people, is located just across the state border from Sioux City, Iowa.
Local television station KTIV reported that the derailed train was operated by D & I Railroad, which is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Associated Press reached out to the railroad for comment but has not received an immediate response.
Railroad safety has been a significant concern nationwide for years, particularly since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3.
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