14 cars derail in Galesburg railyard

An overnight train derailment near the 4th street bridge railyard in Galesburg sent 14 cars off the tracks, however, no injuries and no major issues resulted.

That’s according to BNSF Director of Public Affairs Andy Williams, who says the incident occurred at 1:38 a.m. this morning when the company was moving boxcars around the yard.

Williams says crews are currently working to clean up the derailed cars, which should be completed by the end of the day.

The accident was contained to the railyard.

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