Edwards AFB News

Train derailment near Little Rock has restricted traffic south of Edwards AFB

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  • By Edwards AFB Public Affairs
At approximately 1:25 p.m. a Union Pacific freight train derailed near 92nd St. East and East Avenue T near Little Rock, Calif.

Approximately 62 cars have derailed and 14 of those are reported to be tankers carrying hazardous materials of some type.

Edwards Air Force Base Public Affairs contacted L.A. County Fire HAZMAT who is on the scene, and they report all tankers have been inspected and there are NO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LEAKS at this time.

As a precaution, L.A. County Fire has cordoned this area:

90th St. East (West Marker)
Avenue S (North Marker)
115th St. East (East Marker)
Railroad tracks (South Marker)

Those wishing to reach 138 Highway will need to turn before Avenue S to continue driving. Access to 138 Highway is restricted from 90th St. East to 115th St. East both north and south of Avenue S.

LA County Fire HAZMAT expects the cordon to be significantly reduced within the hour.

For further information stay tuned to local news.