Jul 09, 2020

Sheriff: Officials investigate cause of Brown Co. train derailment

Posted Jul 09, 2020 3:52 PM
Train derailment photo courtesy Brown County Sheriff 
Train derailment photo courtesy Brown County Sheriff 

BROWN COUNTY— Authorities with Union Pacific are investigating the cause of a Wednesday train derailment in Kansas.

Just after 3p.m. approximately 12 northbound Union Pacific train cars derailed near 320 Road east of Reserve Kansas, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant. 

 Approximately half of the train cars were carrying petroleum products and the others were grain haulers.  There were no spills or injuries reported, according to Merchant.

Officials closed 320th Road due to the derailment as crews continue work to clear the area.  A spokesperson for Union Pacific released no additional details Thursday morning.