A coal train derailment in Nebraska involving 31 cars sparks emergency response

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A coal train derailment in Nebraska involving 31 cars sparks emergency response
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A train derailed in Nebraska early Tuesday, according to Union Pacific Railroad. About 31 cars carrying coal derailed in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the railroad said in a statement to CBS News.

No one was injured, cleanup has begun, and the three tracks near the derailment, which occurred around 1:45 a.m., were reopened at around 8 a.m. While early reports stated hazardous materials were spilled,, on Monday, according to CBS Sacramento. The derailment, involving four cars, happened around 3:45 a.m.

, Union Pacific officials said. There were no injuries and no hazmat involved. The incident is being investigated. in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month, forcing hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate for several days. A total of 38 rail cars derailed, and another 12 cars were damaged by a fire. Hazardous materials were in 11 of the derailed cars.

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