Two people have died and three others were injured after a freight train collided with a tractor trailer and derailed in Pecos, Texas.
Authorities stated on Thursday that a train had derailed after a collision at a railway crossing and two Union Pacific employees had been killed and three other people were injured.
“This devastating accident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks railroad workers face daily, and it highlights the critical need for urgent safety improvements across the industry,” the union said.
Officials said that even though some hazardous materials were inside the train, none were released during the incident and the leaked diesel fuel had been contained.
