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Union Pacific Train Cars Derailment in Texas Town Causes Ethanol Leak

A 23-car derailment caused ethanol leaks and blocked crossings, disrupting traffic; cleanup and recovery will take multiple days, officials said.

The derailment happened around 5 a.m. CDT in Richmond, a town of 13,000 people about 30 miles southwest of Houston.

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RICHMOND, Texas — A train derailment in the city of Rosenberg generated significant vehicle congestion in Richmond on Wednesday morning. According to information shared by local authorities, 23 wagons left the tracks, leading to the complete closure of all rail crossings in the city. The incident was recorded at Highway 90 and OakBend Hospital, near the borders of Richmond and Rosenberg. Authorities try to determine whether the wagons were carry…

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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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