Meanwhile, cleanup continues in Richmond, as Covering Katy News reported. Also, railway repairs continue. It follows the Union Pacific train derailment near Highway 90 and Collins Road. Also, more than two dozen cars came off the tracks on Wednesday morning. At the same time, the emergency response has ended. It involved multiple agencies.

Union Pacific train derailment: response ends in Richmond
Union Pacific train derailment: response ends in Richmond

Union Pacific train derailment in Richmond

Union Pacific said the Richmond train derailment occurred at about 5 a.m. The derailment happened in Richmond. Also, no injuries were reported.

Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Justin Jurek said two derailed cars leaked ethanol. The leaks followed the accident. Still, both leaks were contained. In addition, a third car leaked corn syrup. It was also contained, as AP News reported.

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In a statement distributed to local media, Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management said, “All first-responding agencies within Fort Bend County have demobilized, and the scene has been cleared of active emergency response operations.” The agency added, “Command of the site has been transitioned to Union Pacific Railroad, which is overseeing ongoing recovery and restoration efforts.”

Collins Road railroad crossing reopens

Meanwhile, traffic has resumed at the Collins Road railroad crossing. Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management also said, “There are no current threats to the public or surrounding community.”

The agency further stated, “Throughout the incident, multiple agencies worked in close coordination to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Fort Bend County extends its appreciation to all partner agencies for their coordinated response efforts.”

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