Passenger Train Derails After Semi-Tanker Crash on Highway 6 in Garfield County, Colorado

Description: A passenger train derailed after colliding with a semi-tanker truck near Highway 6 and Highway 9 in Garfield County, Colorado. Officials report 6,000 gallons of road oil spilled, multiple rail cars derailed, and extended highway and rail closures... Read the Full Press Release from the Colorado State Patrol...

Train Derailment Following Crash On Highway 6

(Garfield County, Colorado) – This morning, around 9:40 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 9 near Mile Pond Road (milepost 95) for a report of a Passenger Train that struck a semi-tanker truck on the train tracks.

The semi-tanker was split open due to the crash, spilling an estimated 6,000 gallons of road oil onto the ground. The driver of the semi-tanker was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. Six passenger cars and two locomotives were derailed as a result of the crash, with the rail being damaged/split in areas. The rail line will be closed for an extended period of time for repairs. It is unknown at this time how many passengers were on the train; however, it is reported that no passengers suffered any injuries. Local buses will be transporting passengers to a safe location.

Highway 6 will be closed for an extended period of time. For road closure information, please visit COTrip.org for more information.

The Colorado State Patrol is the lead investigating agency for this incident.

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