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Major BNSF derailment with fire near AZ NM State line

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Major BNSF derailment with fire near AZ NM State line
Posted by diningcar on Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:49 AM

I am unable to post pictures but Interstate 40 is closed in both directions.

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Posted by ns145 on Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:22 PM

Aerial image of burning railcars

Photo from TRAINS Newswire story: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/bnsf-derailment-fire-close-interstate-40/

Derailment occurred near Lupton, AZ and involves loads of gasoline and propane.  Fun... Tongue Tied

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Posted by ns145 on Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:27 PM

More info and video footage.  Looks like BNSF really stacked 'em up.

https://www.koat.com/article/interstate-40-closed-train-derailment-lupton-gallup/60621052

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