Train In Oklahoma Derails In Winter Weather

Photo: Oklahoma Highway Patrol

A train traveling in Wayne, Oklahoma, derailed Wednesday afternoon as winter weather begins to slam the state.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the derailment of the four train cars, according to The Oklahoman. Police and fire officials are uncertain of what triggered the derailment, but the conductor said the train was moving at 10 mph. The train was traveling on U.S. Highway 77 and 150th Street.

"It will probably take a few days to even determine what caused it. But thankfully, nobody was hurt," Lieutenant Brandon Schneider with Oklahoma Highway Patrol told The Oklahoman.

According to police, one of the train cars was carrying cooking oil, but it didn't leak. White plastic beads were visibly leaking out of another train car.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

On Wednesday, the Wayne and Purcell Fire Departments, sheriff deputies and Wadley's EMS responded to the scene, according to the Purcell Register.


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