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No injuries reported in train derailment near Pocatello

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Authorities are investigating after 15 Union Pacific train cars derailed near Pocatello Thursday around 5:45 a.m.

Union Pacific officials told us no injuries were reported in the derailment.

A few of the cars were transporting cement. 

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Pocatello Police Department were notified, and cleanup is underway.

The incident is under investigation.

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