(The Associated Press circulated the following article on August 3.)
THRALL, Texas — Union Pacific crews today worked to clear the tracks in Williamson County after the derailment of more than 30 cars.
Yesterday’s derailment happened near Thrall, about 35 miles northeast of Austin.
Investigators blame a wheel malfunction for the derailment of the cars hauling cement mix.
Part of nearby Highway 79 that was shut down because of the accident — reopened today.