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Emergency crews were on the scene of a train derailment involving about 35 Union Pacific cars in Palo Pinto County near Gordon, Texas.
The derailment happened on Monday afternoon.
Union Pacific told Fox News Digital the derailment happened at about 2 p.m. on Monday, 2 miles east of Gordon. The spokesperson added that nobody was injured in the derailment.
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About 35 cars from a Union Pacific train derailed nearly 2 miles outside of Gordon, Texas on Aug. 12, 2025. (Credit: KDFW via NNS)
The Palo Pinto Fire Department responded to the scene and is working to contain a grass fire, the spokesperson noted.
About 35 cars from a Union Pacific train derailed nearly 2 miles outside of Gordon, Texas on Aug. 12, 2025. (Credit: KDFW via NNS)
c, despite prior concern that hazardous materials were being transported in the cars.
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About 35 cars from a Union Pacific train derailed nearly 2 miles outside of Gordon, Texas on Aug. 12, 2025. (Credit: KDFW via NNS)
While no evacuations were ordered, residents have been urged to avoid the area.
FOX 4 in Dallas reported that Palo Pinto County officials said none of the train cars were leaking contents. (Credit: KDFW via NNS)
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Palo Pinto County officials for comment.