A freight train with 35 cars derailed in Texas: details of the accident

On Tuesday, August 12, a Union Pacific freight train derailed near the town of Gordon in Texas. This was reported by the New York Post, citing  «Glaсkom».

At least 35 cars of a Union Pacific freight train derailed on Tuesday near a small town in Texas, officials reported.There were no reports of injuries, and no evacuation was organized after the evening derailment, said Union Pacific spokeswoman Robinn Taisver. pic.twitter.com/PcChMf5vfI

— Associated Press (@AP) August 13, 2025

According to Union Pacific spokeswoman Robinn Taisver, at least 35 cars were involved in the incident. Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries or evacuation following the derailment.

«Rescue teams are working on the event, trying to minimize damage and risks. Firefighters are closely working at the site of the incident,» local emergency service representatives reported.

35 cars of the Union Pacific train derailed in a horrific scene in a small Texas town https://t.co/29vRJet0Vt pic.twitter.com/4xPXR6igWN

— New York Post (@nypost) August 13, 2025

Previous accident in Germany

In early July, there was a railway accident in Germany when a passenger train derailed in Baden-Württemberg. As a result of the incident, there were deaths and injuries among which were five Ukrainians. The tragedy occurred with a regional express that was traveling from Sigmaringen to Ulm.

Listen to reports that the Union Pacific train derailed in Germany, and passengers were killed.