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Train derails near Pueblo Airport
Posted: 11.27.2010 at 2:30 PM
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A train derailed in Pueblo Saturday morning.  / FOX21: Kelli Norris
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PUEBLO, COLO. -- A coal train derailed around 9 a.m. near Highway 50 and Baxter Road in Pueblo Saturday.

Officials said there were no injuries.

Pueblo police were on the scene to help deal with the mess.

The spokesperson from BNSF Railroad said 31 cars out of 120 derailed. The 21st car was the first one to derail, and then 40 through 70 followed. 

The cause is still under investigation, but the company hopes to have the track cleared by 7 a.m. tomorrow.

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