Train Carrying Military Vehicles Derails In Colorado Springs

A freight train operated by Union Pacific Railway, hauling heavy military vehicles, derailed near downtown Colorado Springs Monday night.
Local news KKTV 11 reported eight train cars hauling heavy military equipment derailed along Las Vegas Street, just south of Circle Drive, around 1830 local time.
All roadways have been reopened in downtown Colorado Springs following a train derailment near the El Paso County jail Monday evening, according to police.
Officers were dispatched to the 2900 Block of East Las Vegas around 6:30 p.m. after reports of a possible train derailment, according to officials. Police responded to the scene and were able to confirm the derailment.
Colorado Springs police provided traffic control and support while railroad officials made repairs as well as move the cargo, the release said.
KKTV 11 could not confirm where the train was headed with the Department of Defense. But considering war in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, one can only assume the vehicles were headed to possible ports for export.