Train in Iowa Hauling Hazardous Materials Derails, Catches Fire

A Union Pacific train hauling hazardous materials derailed and then caught fire in the city of Sibley, Iowa, leading to the evacuation of dozens of people.
Train in Iowa Hauling Hazardous Materials Derails, Catches Fire
Fire is seen on a Union Pacific train carrying hazardous material that has derailed in Sibley, Iowa, in this still frame obtained from social media drone video dated May 16, 2021. Nathan Minten via Reuters
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A Union Pacific train hauling hazardous materials derailed and then caught fire in the city of Sibley, Iowa, authorities said on Sunday, leading to the evacuation of dozens of people although there were no reports of injuries or fatalities.

The derailment, involving 47 rail cars, took place in the afternoon in Sibley, Union Pacific said, adding the cause of the incident was under investigation.