21 empty autorack rail cars derail in Baker County, no injuries reported

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

BAKER COUNTY – Shortly before 8pm Monday night a Union Pacific mixed freight train traveling eastbound in Baker County detailed 21 empty autorack rail cars. Witnesses say the derailment was in an area between Durkee and Pleasant Valley. According to Tim McMahan with the Union Pacific Railroad, there were no injuries reported. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.