Train hauling iron ore with 55 cars derails in Mojave Desert

Monday, March 27, 2023
KELSO, Calif. -- A train hauling iron ore with 55 cars derailed in the Mojave Desert Monday.

While fuel was leaking from the derailed train, there were no other hazardous-materials threats, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
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There were no passengers on the train.

The derailment was reported around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Kelso Cima and Kelbaker roads in the desert near the ghost town of Kelso, east of Barstow.

A train with 55 cars hauling iron ore derailed in the Mojave desert Monday.

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The southbound Union Pacific cargo train was carrying 55 railcars and two locomotives. Train officials say the iron ore is used in the steelmaking process and is not considered a hazardous material.
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No crew injuries were reported. Officials are declining to comment on reports the crew jumped off the train before it derailed.



The cause of the derailment is being investigated.

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