A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in northern Arizona late Wednesday, according to local officials.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said the train derailed on the Topock Bridge near Interstate 40, but there were no indications that any potentially hazardous chemicals were spilled.
Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or deaths from the release.
The accident happened north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the California border. Its cause is also unknown at this time.
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On March 15, 2023, a train pulled out north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said information from the derailment was preliminary, and an investigation is ongoing.
BNSF Railway and the National Transportation Safety Board are assisting in the investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
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The derailment is the latest in an unrelated series across the country, including one of the country’s worst derailments in East Palestine, Ohio.
The February 3 spill in Norfolk, Ohio caused air and water pollution and affected nearby residents and wildlife. Train company officials are continuing to closely monitor the cleanup process and said in a statement Monday that they are working “to obtain long-term funds to benefit East Palestine.”
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said a train derailed near the Topock Bridge in northern Arizona on March 15, 2023. (Google Maps)
The train, which left northern Arizona on March 15, 2023, was carrying hazardous materials, officials said. (Google Maps)
“Every day since launch, our goal has been to be right for the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities,” the company said. “Every day we are making progress in safely and thoroughly cleaning up the site, providing financial support to affected residents and businesses, and investing to help East Palestine and surrounding communities grow.”
He added: “Many residents are concerned about what they will do if health impacts associated with the discharge are identified years from now. We appreciate Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s leadership and support on this point. So far, environmental monitoring continues to show the air and water are safe to drink. . To provide an additional level of security, we opt for a solution that addresses long-term health risks by creating a long-term medical compensation fund.”
A train pulled out west of Kingman, Arizona on March 15, 2023. (Getty Images)
A black plume over East Palestine, Ohio, from the controlled detonation of a section of departing Norfolk Southern trains, on February 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The state of Ohio announced that it was suing Norfolk Southern over what it called an “entirely avoidable” diversion that was “a direct result of Norfolk Southern’s practice of putting its profits above the health, safety and welfare of Norfolk’s communities.” Southern works.”
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The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The state is seeking “compensatory and punitive damages.”
This story is developing.