Train derails near Earlimart, causes traffic jam

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
EARLIMART, Calif. (KFSN) -- Tulare County firefighters are trying to figure out what caused a train to go off track near Earlimart. It happened just before 3:30 Tuesday afternoon near Highway 99 and Avenue 48.

Investigators said eight of the Union Pacific railcars derailed. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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However, the biggest problem for investigators was slowed traffic in the area caused several traffic accidents. Many drivers along Highway 99 were slowing down to see what was happening.
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