Oakes  (RRV&W-AP) Red River Valley & Western Railroad reports no additional property damage and no injuries, when a 110 car unit train partially derailed in Southwest Oakes, Tuesday about 7-p.m.

Seven corn cars tipped, spilling the corn, and four cars derailed.

RRV&W Track and Structures Manager Cal Gruebele points out that the spring thaw may have led to some soft parts of the track that could have allowed the wheels to fall between the track rails.

The spilled corn was being swept up on Wednesday, and the derailed cars taken care of by Thursday, this week. It may be several days until service returns to the track site.

 

Previously, Wednesday

Oakes  (CSi)  Authorities are investigating a train derailment in Oakes.

Initial reports indicate the derailment occurred in the southwest part of town, where grain was spilled from the derailment.

Crews were on the scene addressing the derailed car, and cleaning up the spilled grain.

More information as it becomes available.