Train derails in Anacortes, spilling diesel

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Last edited Thu Mar 16, 2023, 10:26 PM - Edit history (1)

Crews are at the scene of a train derailment that caused diesel to spill in Anacortes.

The derailment happened shortly after midnight on the Swinomish Reservation near the Swinomish Casino and Lodge on Fidalgo Island.

A BNSF train was traveling east when two locomotives left the tracks before reaching the bridge that crosses the Swinomish Channel, according to Swinomish Chief of Police Earl Cowan.



Two BNSF workers were involved, Cowan said.

Link to tweet

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/train-derails-in-anacortes-spilling-diesel/ar-AA18HU35

Update:

[TreasonousBastard]

1. I know little about train wrecks. So, how could two engines derail...

while the tank cars behind them stay on the tracks?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. Hard to say

Somewhat familiar with that area. The train didn't travel to far from the March Point refinery (its on the peninsula in the map shown) to where it derailed just before the bridge.

I'm wondering if the train had to slow down suddenly because the bridge wasn't ready for it. That bridge is usually open due to boat traffic.

I'm sure we'll hear more about it.