Union Pacific Train Cars Derail Near Texas Town, No Injuries Reported

Thirty-five Union Pacific train cars derailed near Gordon, Texas, with no injuries reported and no evacuations ordered. The derailment occurred at 2 p.m. and was treated as a hazardous material situation. Emergency services contained small grass fires, and Union Pacific crews were en route to the scene. The contents of the derailed cars were not immediately known.

Thirty-five Union Pacific train cars derailed near Gordon, Texas, at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The incident occurred near the Coalville Road Bridge in Palo Pinto County, with no injuries reported and no evacuations ordered. The derailment was treated as a hazardous material situation due to the unknown contents of the derailed cars.

Emergency services, including the Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District 1 and the Palo Pinto Fire Department, were on the scene to manage the situation. Small grass fires were reported in the area, which were contained and extinguished by fire officials. Union Pacific crews were en route to the scene to assist in the cleanup and investigation of the derailment.

The derailment caused multiple train cars to pile up on the tracks, with smoke and a grass fire seen nearby. The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation by Union Pacific and local authorities. Officials expect the scene to remain active for several days as Union Pacific uses cranes to move the derailed cars off the tracks.

The incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and response in handling hazardous material situations. While no injuries or evacuations were reported, the derailment serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with transporting hazardous materials by rail.

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