Train derails at rail yard in Salt Lake City; no injuries

A Union Pacific train derailed Friday morning and is being cleaned up.

A Union Pacific train derailed Friday morning and is being cleaned up. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)


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SALT LAKE CITY — About six Union Pacific train cars derailed early Friday in a rail yard in Salt Lake City.

There were no injuries.

The derailment happened at about 4 a.m.

A spokesperson with Union Pacific said, "Cleanup work is underway at the site, with cars being cleared and the track inspected and repaired."

The cause is under investigation.

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Kaigan Mears Bigler is a general assignment news reporter for KSL.com.

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