Aug 26, 2024

Track work continues at derailment site

Posted Aug 26, 2024 3:33 PM
K and O tracks Aug. 26, 2024-Photo by Nick Gosnell.
K and O tracks Aug. 26, 2024-Photo by Nick Gosnell.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Work continues to repair the K and O railroad tracks near Avenue D and Plum in Hutchinson following a Saturday morning derailment. 

According to Tracie VanBecelaere with Watco, there were nine grain cars that derailed on Saturday. They were all upright. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

No one was hurt and the street is open to traffic.