Stationary BNSF train derailed by bridge washout in Arkansas (updated) – Trains

MAMMOTH SPRING STATE PARK, Ark. — A stationary BNSF train was derailed early today (April 5, 2025) when floodwaters washed out a bridge underneath part of the train, KYTV/KSPR-TV reports.

Elsewhere in the state, 15 to 20 cars of an intermodal train were blown over by high winds, KAIT-TV reports.

The washout occurred in northern Arkansas, near the Missouri state line. KYTV/KSPR report the train was stopped because of weather warnings when the bridge across the Spring River washed out, derailing several coal hoppers. No injuries were reported. The railroad is working with Mammoth Spring State Park to clear the derailment and repair the bridge.

The incident occurred about 1:30 a.m., according to a BNSF advisory to customers. The railroad does not yet have an estimate when service will be restored.

The derailment site is on BNSF’s Thayer South Subdivision, about 2.3 miles south of Thayer, Mo.

The second incident was also on the Thayer South Sub, about 120 miles southeast of the first incident and 25 miles northwest of Memphis, Tenn. Poinsett County Chief Deputy Ryan Price told KAIT that the empty cars involved were blown into a farmer’s field east of Interstate 555, which parallels the rail line. No injuries were reported. Trains News Wire has asked BNSF for additional details.

— Updated at 7:35 p.m. CT with second derailment.