8/26/2014
Train derailment blocks U.S. 91 in Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT - A derailed train has closed part of U.S. 91 (Broadway Street) in Blackfoot, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The road is closed between Sexton and Bridge Streets with a detour in effect.
The Union Pacific Railroad train derailment occurred at 11:47 a.m.
today (Tuesday, Aug. 26) when seven cars went off the tracks as they were backing up. The cars were empty at the time and no one was hurt.
A crane was onsite around 2 p.m. to move the cars, and officials expect to open the road soon to one lane of traffic.
ITD reminds motorists to use caution when driving in the vicinity, and to watch for crews working to clear the derailment site.