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Union Pacific Derails Near Sidney

Union Pacific Railroad officials are investigating the cause of a train derailment near Sidney Saturday.

The westbound train derailed 22 cars near Sidney Christmas Eve between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., according to UP Media Relations Director Kristin South.

"We're still investigating the cause," South said Tuesday.

She said the derailment blocked a crossing, but the crossing was opened by noon Sunday.

The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, she added. South said it was a manifest train, a mix of commodities.

 

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