Tornado Derails Freight Train in Nebraska Causing Major Disruptions

A powerful tornado derailed approximately 130 train cars west of Ashby, Nebraska, late Sunday evening, causing major disruptions along a busy state highway but leaving no one injured. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Only the rear section of the freight train went off the tracks as the tornado tore through the region at around 6:30 p.m., with dramatic footage showing railcars overturned and scattered across the landscape.

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Tornado Response by Emergency Crews

Officials from BNSF Railway and state police rushed to the derailment site immediately. Power outages occurred after the tornado struck, but crews managed to restore electricity quickly, minimizing the impact on local communities.

Although debris littered nearby areas, Highway 2 remained fully operational throughout the recovery efforts. Authorities decided not to close the highway, ensuring steady traffic flow and quick access for emergency vehicles.

Eyewitness Recounts Train Derailment After Tornado

Witness Jorge Valdez described his concern upon arriving at the scene. He hurried to the head of the train, relieved to find crew members safe and uninjured after the shocking derailment caused by the violent tornado.

Measuring over one mile wide, this tornado far exceeded the average tornado size of about 500 feet, intensifying its destructive force. Cleanup operations are ongoing as Nebraska residents and officials work together toward recovery.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

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