Highway 111 Reopens After Freight Train Derails Near Salton Sea
Officials reported no leaks or injuries.
Overview
- At least 20 cars from a freight train derailed after 5 p.m. near Parkside Drive and Highway 111 in the Mecca/North Shore area.
- Cal Fire said some cars carried hazardous materials, yet chemical freight appeared unaffected.
- Highway 111, closed overnight from Bayside Drive past the site, reopened Thursday morning.
- Hazmat teams stayed on standby as crews monitored the area and authorities inspected a nearby pipeline before reopening.
- No injuries were reported and officials ordered only limited evacuations.