Friday 29th March 2024

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A train derailment has been reported in Braymer on Monday, May 8, 2023.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Canadian Pacific Kansas City westbound train derailed in Braymer at 1:22 p.m. Nine of the 190 cars on the train derailed. The cars did remain upright.

Eight of the nine cars were empty, but one did contain hazardous material, which was confirmed to be asphalt. There was reportedly no breech.

No injuries were reported after the incident. The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department advises residents to avoid the area of the South side of Braymer from Casey’s on south to southeast Mud Creek Drive until further notice.