POCATELLO – An investigation is underway after 15 Union Pacific cars derailed near the Bannock Highway in Pocatello on Thursday morning.
The incident occurred around 5:45 a. m. , to Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver.
It was not reported, he added.
“The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Pocatello Police Department have been notified,” Tysver said in an email to EastIdahoNews. com. “The cleanup is on the way and the incident is an investigation. “
Union Pacific crews are on the derailment at 12:30 p. m.
In data provided to EastIdahoNews. com, Tysver said some of the cars had cement at the time of the incident.
Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews. com