Union Pacific Train Derails in Texas with 35 Cars

A Union Pacific Railroad train carrying possibly hazardous materials derailed in Palo Pinto County, Texas, with around 35 cars affected. No injuries were reported, according to Union Pacific. The derailment occurred on Tuesday, with local officials citing ABC News for the information.

A Union Pacific Railroad train, potentially carrying hazardous materials, derailed in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. local time, affecting approximately 35 cars. According to Union Pacific, no injuries were reported.

The derailment happened over a railroad bridge on Coalville Road, about two miles east of Gordon, Texas. Local officials cited ABC News for the information, indicating that the train was from Union Pacific Railroad [2].

Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire sparked by the wreck, while no cars are leaking contents, and no evacuations are necessary, as per Palo Pinto County officials [1]. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

Union Pacific has sent cleanup and investigation crews to the area. Residents were urged to avoid the vicinity.

This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

References:
[1] https://www.fox4news.com/news/train-derailment-palo-pinto-county-sparks-grass-fire
[2] https://abcnews.go.com/US/train-carrying-hazardous-materials-derails-palo-pinto-texas/story?id=124591566