Emergency Officials Investigating After Freight Train Hauling New Vehicles Derails In Arizona

Cause of accident remains unknown after 23 carriages leave the tracks

A fiery train derailment in Arizona on July 29, 2020. Courtesy of KPHO/KTVK

Authorities said a freight train derailed in northern Arizona about 30 miles west of Flagstaff on June 7, heavily damaging 23 rail cars.

Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) officials said the agency is investigating the 11:20 p.m. accident involving a BNSF freight train east of Williams.