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US 95 near Nevada-California state line closed following mudslide, train derailment
A mudslide and a freight train derailment led to the closure of U.S. 95 near the Nevada-California state line on Friday.
Flooding caused a mudslide at U.S. Hwy 95, 10 miles south of the Nevada border, forcing its closure.
(Image via Twitter/Caltrans District 8)
The mudslide was cleaned up and set to reopen at 3 p.m. on Friday; However, a train derailment occurred, spilling 15 cars and delaying the recovery process. The derailment happened 14 miles south of the Nevada border.
No one was hurt or killed in the incidents.
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According to Caltrans, cleanup crews are having a tough time getting to the derailment because of weather. Drivers should avoid the area.
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
3:58pm - Flood Advisory issued for #LincolnCounty and eastern #NyeCounty. Minor flooding is expected around #Caliente, #Pioche, and #Alamo along SR-93. #nvwx pic.twitter.com/bmUjgFIASn
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 13, 2018
Update on State Route 168E: The flooding caused mud and rock slides and undermined the roadbed in several areas. Repairs will take an estimated 2 days. Use alternate routes for travel to Nevada. pic.twitter.com/IDfMn6JsEt
— Caltrans District 9 (@Caltrans9) July 13, 2018
Photos from the train derailment. #Caltrans8 pic.twitter.com/5ZtDVDOQJs
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) July 13, 2018
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