WELLS, Nev. — Thirteen cars of a Union Pacific freight train derailed in northeast Nevada early Friday but neither of the two crew members was hurt, the Elko Daily Free Press reports.
Authorities were investigating the cause of the crash about 12 miles north of Independence and re-routing rail traffic through Wendover.
Thirteen of the 86 cars derailed about 4:30 a.m., Union Pacific spokesman John Bromley said.
The cars were empty but some contained some residue from hazardous materials. There was not believed to be any leaks or other dangers posed, he said.
The train was headed from Ogden, Utah, to Roseville, Calif., Bromley said. The accident occurred near the Pequop Summit north of the Wells Prison Honor Camp.