A Union Pacific freight train carrying hazardous material derailed Monday near Houston. The accident occurred after it collided with a truck. The truck driver died on the scene.
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Robynn Tysver, spokesperson for Union Pacific, reported that a crew was monitoring air quality because about 100 gallons of diesel were exposed. However, Lt. Troy Teller of the Splendora, Texas, Police Department downplayed the spill:
From what we’re being told and shown, there’s no major chemicals to be concerned about. It’s more so household chemicals on board for retail purposes. It’s not a large quantity from what we’re being told.
Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate the accident, although Lt. Teller said that the collision occurred as a result of "the truck attempting to cross that section when he made contact with the train," although it is not known if the driver "honked the horn or not."
