From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m
Train derailment closes Dalrock Road in Rowlett
Five railcars came off the tracks Wednesday afternoon, forcing overnight road closures near Interstate 30.
In brief
Five railcars came off the tracks Wednesday afternoon, forcing overnight road closures near Interstate 30. Avoid Dalrock Road between Chiesa Road and Sunset Boulevard overnight due to a train derailment with unknown cause. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Five cars derail in Rowlett
A train derailment happened Wednesday around 3 p.m. near Dalrock Road and Interstate 30, with five railcars coming off the tracks.
Train stops at road crossing
The derailed train came to a stop directly across the Dalrock Road crossing, blocking traffic in both directions.
Major overnight closures in effect
Dalrock Road between Chiesa Road and Sunset Boulevard will remain closed overnight. Both northbound and southbound lanes are affected.
Drivers should avoid the area
Rowlett police are urging drivers to find alternate routes and stay away from the affected stretch of Dalrock Road.
Cause still unknown
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the five railcars to derail on Wednesday afternoon.
The short version
Avoid Dalrock Road between Chiesa Road and Sunset Boulevard overnight due to a train derailment with unknown cause.
