COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —Eight railcars of military equipment derailed Monday evening in Colorado Springs, KOAA-TV reports.
The derailment occurred about 6:30 p.m. and led to the closure of East Las Vegas Street adjacent to the derailment site. A Union Pacific representative told the station that the train’s final destination was Colorado Springs but the company could not discuss specifics. No injuries were reported and no hazardous materials were involved.
Photos on the station’s website show a variety of military trucks and heavy equipment that were being carried by the flatcars that derailed.
A social media post from the Colorado Springs Police Department indicates the roadway was reopened by 3 a.m. local time today, but cautions that heavy side road activity could cause travel delays for the next several days.
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