Updated location, video and news links provided
Train crash in Nevada appears to be near the town of Wells, which is about 80 miles east of Elko. (Train route and Interstate 80 run alongside each other through northern Nevada. I-80 closed. Major cross-country highway)
Early article:
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/train-derailed-elko-nevada-reportedly-carrying-bombs-2019-6
Youtube video (64 seconds, after the crash):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2M5v2mKZTg
From article:
A train carrying grenades and bombs has derailed in Nevada
A public safety alert from the Elko City and County Public Safety Department posted on Twitter said that the train derailed around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
It was reportedly carrying bombs, ammonium nitrate, and grenades.
Video posted on Twitter shows smoke billowing from the train.
A train has derailed in Elko County, Nevada, and it was reportedly carrying bombs, ammonium nitrate, and grenades.
According to a public safety alert from the Elko City and County Public Safety Department posted on Twitter, the train derailed in Wells, Nevada, around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
Video posted on Twitter showed smoke billowing from the train.
It remains unclear what company train belongs to, and if anyone has been injured in the incident.
The Elko Sheriff’s Office said that I-80 was closed in both directions near Wells following the derailment.
This story is still developing.
Tweet from National Weather Service:
We just got notice from the Sheriffs office that I-80 both directions is closed due to a train derailment East of Wells. We will do our best to update you as we get more information.