No injuries reported after coal train derails in central Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – No injuries were reported after a train derailed near Gothenburg, the Nebraska State Patrol says.

The train derailed alongside Highway 30 but it did not cause any closures.  Clean-up continues as crews work to upright the derailed coal cars.

The cause of the derailment is currently unknown.

Troopers responded to assist with a train derailment east of Gothenburg this morning. Trooper Martinez is one of our certified Drone pilots and flew the scene. This tech helps greatly with fellow agencies responsible for documenting these types of investigations. pic.twitter.com/UWZ0s4cbME

— NSP Troop D (@NSP_TroopD) May 26, 2022