(The Associated Press circulated the following on June 12, 2010.)
ROSCOE, Neb. — Two trains headed in opposite directions apparently sideswiped each other near Roscoe in western Nebraska.
Union Pacific Railroad spokesman Mark Davis says the contact damaged several containers the trains were carrying.
The accident occurred a little after 11 p.m. MDT Thursday.
Davis told KOGA-AM/FM on Friday that 1 of the trains apparently tilted a little, causing the contact.
No injuries were reported.
According to KNOP-TV in North Platte, 29 containers on the eastbound train were damaged and 39 trailers on the westbound train were either dislodged or damaged.
No track damage was reported.