The derailment happened Wednesday night east of Williams, about 30 miles west of Flagstaff.
The Associated Press WILLIAMS — Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a freight train derailment in northern Arizona that heavily damaged 23 cars and a load of new vehicles.
The derailment occurred about 11:20 p.m. Wednesday east of Williams, which is 33 miles west of Flagstaff, Coconino County Emergency Management officials said.Photos from the derailment scene showed heavy damage to many vehicles and freight cars, white vans poking out of other damaged rail cars and an upside-down vehicle crushed under another freight car.There was no immediate word from Texas-based BNSF Railway about the derailment.
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