WATCH: Caustic Cement Covers Railroad After Train Comes off the Track

 

SWEETWATER, TX -- The railroad around Sweetwater is having a massive cleanup after a train fell off the tracks yesterday afternoon.  

According to KTXS, on October 21, Firefighters with the Sweetwater Fire Department responded to a train derailment on 3rd Street. 

When they arrived they found the train completely on it's side with the tops busted open.

Here is a video of the scene: 

The cars were filled with cement that is caustic. This means the cement will burn you if touched. 

No one was injured in the crash and it is currently under investigation by the owner of the Track BSF. 

People are asked to avoid the area due to clean up crews. 

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