(Pacific Junction) — Authorities in Mills County report two people suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital following the derailment of a freight train this (Friday) morning, near Pacific Junction. According to reports, emergency responders received a call around 7:05 a.m., about a train derailment just south of Pacific Junction near Keg Creek/Interstate-29. An official with the railway says an empty coal train rear-ended a mixed freight train.

At least 16 cars derailed, along with both locomotives. Railcars believed to be carrying ethanol, remained on the tracks. The accident remains under investigation by Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

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Emergency personnel from Oak Township, Silver City, Pacific Junction, Glenwood, Mills County Deputies, the Iowa State Patrol, and railway security assisted at the scene.