Two separate train derailments yesterday are under investigation.
The first derailment happened in Barber County southeast of Medicine Lodge around 5:30am yesterday. There were several rail cars involved and several left the tracks, but there were no injuries and no spills of hazardous materials reported.
The second derailment occurred near Halstead in Harvey County yesterday evening. No trains left the tracks but they were left unable to move due to their position on the tracks. No injuries were reported.
Photo courtesy Barber County Emergency Management