A Union Pacific Railroad train has derailed two miles east of Gordon, Texas, the company said on Tuesday, APA reports quoting Reuters. \"At about 2 p.m. CDT today, approximately 35 Union Pacific cars derailed,\" the company said in a statement. The train was possibly carrying hazardous materials, ABC News, which first reported on the incident, said. Nobody was injured in the accident and the Palo Pinto Fire Department is working to contain a fire, it said. The railroad said additional crews were in transit and an incident investigation was underway. The Palo Pinto emergency management team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Union Pacific train derails in Palo Pinto, Texas

A Union Pacific Railroad train derailed near Gordon, Texas, carrying approximately 35 cars. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. CDT on August 13, 2025. The train may have been carrying hazardous materials, and a fire is currently being contained by the Palo Pinto Fire Department. No injuries were reported, and the company has deployed additional crews while an investigation is underway. Emergency management officials have not yet responded to requests for comment.