Derailment near Arizona-New Mexico border causes I-40 closure


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KRQE— NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A train derailment has caused a closure, authorities said. According to New Mexico State Police (NMSP), east and westbound lanes on I-40 near milepost 8 are closed. Photo C

www.theyeshivaworld.com—Freight Train Derailment, Fire Forces Interstate 40 Closure Near Arizona-New Mexico Line. 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. Initial passersby posted video and photos on social media of crumpled train cars and billowing, black smoke. No injuries were reported in the midday train […]

The Independent—Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line. Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire has forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line

WDTN—Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line. LUPTON, Ariz. (AP) — 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. Initial passersby posted video and photos on social media of crumpled train cars and billowing, black smoke. No injuries were reported []