HARVEY COUNTY— A train derailment in Newton Monday closed a road at the crossing briefly on Monday.
According to former Hutch Post newsman Rod Zook, three cars were on their sides with two more off the tracks and SW 14th in Newton was closed at the crossing with the BNSF rail line.
According to a statement from BNSF, the cars were carrying grain and it was a minor incident and there were no injuries.
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HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — A train derailment in Newton Monday closed a road at the crossing.
According to former Hutch Post newsman Rod Zook, three cars are on their sides with two more off the tracks and SW 14th in Newton is closed at the crossing with the BNSF rail line.
No word yet on how long it may take to clean up. Hutch Post will provide more information as it becomes available.
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