The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency reports shortly after 4-a.m. today, the Montgomery County Communications Center received a call from Burlington Northern Santa Fe reporting a coal train derailment in the area of D Ave west of Red Oak. Deputies of the Montgomery Co and Mills Co Sheriff Offices responded and located the derailment under the Boxelder Ave bridge. Approximately 20-30 coal cars have been involved.
There were no injuries and no hazards to the public. BNSF crews are on scene and more heavy equipment is expected later this morning. Please avoid the area and allow crews to work. At this point, Boxelder Ave will remain open. Montgomery Co Sheriffs Office, Mills Co Sheriffs Office, Montgomery Co EMA, Red Oak Fire & Rescue and Montgomery Co Secondary Roads assisted on scene.