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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 11 > Railroad: Wheel crack caused derailment

Railroad: Wheel crack caused derailment


June 11, 2009

HAINES — Union Pacific says a cracked wheel on a freight car caused a May 29 derailment north of Baker City.

The derailment stalled traffic throughout the region for a day and has continued to hamper traffic along U.S. Highway 30 near Haines.

A railroad spokesman says wheels are....

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