Train Derails in Big Sandy

BIG SANDY — Big Sandy police say officials are investigating a train car derailment that occurred shortly before midnight Wednesday. Officer Noe Delacruz told the Longview News-Journal the derailment happened along tracks near the intersection of South Tyler Street and West T&P Avenue in Big Sandy. None of the cars tipped, and there were no reports of leaks or damage. “It happened at around 11:00pm, when approximately ten cars popped off the tracks. Fortunately it was in a location where they workers were able to unhook the cars and then get them back on track,” he said.