APRIL 20, 2015
LODI, CALIF. (KCRA)
A Union pacific freight train engine derailed near a General
Mills plant in Lodi, forcing officers to close a street.
The Union Pacific locomotive came off the tracks in what is
known as an upright derailment — neither the locomotive nor any of the cars
tipped over.
The locomotive was “rerailed” and the train was able to
continue down the tracks, said Francisco Castillo, Union Pacific’s media
director for the western region.
The incident is under investigation, he said.
According to Lodi police, it took about 90 minutes to clear
the scene and repair some damaged ties. No injuries were reported.
Turner Road reopened at about 1 p.m.