Esthen Exchange:Train carrying fuel derails at Arizona-New Mexico state line, causes interstate closure

2025-05-07 23:31:42source:Mooathon Wealth Societycategory:reviews

A train derailment at the Arizona-New Mexico state line is Esthen Exchangereportedly under investigation. The freight train was carrying propane and gasoline, according to The Arizona Department of Transportation.

The derailment, which happened Friday, is still causing major headaches for travelers. At one point, both directions of Interstate 40 near Chambers, Arizona were shut down. But now just the eastbound lanes remain closed. Drivers are currently being rerouted onto US 191 northbound.

The Arizona Corporation Commission posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, and said it was a BNSF train that derailed near Lupton, Arizona.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation posted on Facebook stating that the derailment in New Mexico happened near Gallup.

Tornadoes:Photos, videos show tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa leave behind trail of destruction

Officials, Arizona Governor respond to train derailment

The Apache County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook saying the derailment was "being treated as a hazardous materials incident" which lead to evacuation orders for nearby areas.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs posted Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that she is concerned about the derailment and will be "monitoring the situation closely".

Investigation reportedly underway, no injuries

According to reports by multiple news outlets, the National Transportation Board (NTSB) and the Federal Road Administration (FRA) are currently investigating to figure out what lead to the train derailment.

Thankfully, there have been no injuries reported.

Navajo Nation impacted by train derailment

The Navajo Nation were a part of the evacuation orders issued because they were located within a two mile radius of where the derailment occurred. Additionally, the Navajo Nation police were one of the many agencies that responded to the incident.

The Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren issued a statement saying in part "Our deepest concern is for the safety and well-being of our citizens and those directly affected by this incident." The president also went on to say that they would cooperate with authorities and take any necessary precautions.

More:reviews

Recommend

Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers

The companies that make our food and home essentials are officially sounding alarms about what lies

How Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes in the NFL express their cultural pride

One might think rookie Nikko Remigio would be fielding all kinds of questions on making it to the Su

2024 Lunar New Year: See photos of Asian communities celebrating around the world

Lunar New Year, one of the most important celebrations in Asian culture, marks the beginning of the