AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- First responders are on the scene of a train derailment just east of downtown Austin Tuesday morning, with that scene not expected to be cleared until later this afternoon.
According to Austin Fire officials, the derailment happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of East Sixth Street and Robert T. Martinez Jr. Street.
A total of seven cars derailed, officials said. Two of those were carrying gravel, while five others were empty. The entire train was 90 cars long.
AFD, APD and #ATEMS onscene of a train derailment near E 6th St and Robert T Martinez Jr St. 7 train cars turned over - 2 cars contain gravel, 5 cars are empty. No injuries. No hazardous materials. No structures involved. Total train car length is 90 cars. pic.twitter.com/dW06PHqjaJ
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) October 22, 2024
Austin Energy was working to restore power in the immediate area after one of the derailed cars hit a power pole. About 300 customers were left without power; crews were working to de-energize lines in the derailment area and restore power to affected customers.
Officials say it may take until 5 p.m. to fully clear the derailment.
