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WILBARGER COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — A train has derailed and caught fire outside of Vernon, near Oklaunion.
According to an official with BNSF Railway company, 28 of the 98 cars on the train derailed at approximately 10 a.m. this morning.
As of 5:32 p.m., 25 of the derailed cars carrying ethanol were on fire.
There are no reported injuries to crewmembers.
BNSF and local authorities are on the scene. BNSF stated there is no threat to the surrounding community.
The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation.