Seven UP Cars Derail; No One Injured

CAMDEN, Ark. -- Seven Union Pacific railroad cars derailed at approximately 5 a.m. this morning north of Eagle Mills, Ark.. There were no reported injuries caused by the incident, the Camden News reports.

According to Ouachita County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Paul Lucas, three empty flatcars and four boxcars derailed when the rail broke on a side track. Attempts to contact a spokesperson from Union Pacific to find out why the track broke were unsuccessful. Two of the boxcars were empty, one was carrying a roll of paper and the other was carrying kitchen appliances, according to Lucas. All of the derailed cars remained upright after the derailment.

The derailment was on a side track and did not disrupt train traffic.

Deputies were released from the scene after about an hour. Ouachita County Emergency Management Coordinator Henry Primm said the incident did not pose a risk to the surrounding community.