Two railway workers die in Texas train collision with tractor-trailer

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Two railway workers were killed and at least two others injured when a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer in Pecos, Texas, on Wednesday. The train derailed and struck a Chamber of Commerce building. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. when the train hit a truck stuck on the tracks. Both deceased workers were on the train, while some injured individuals were inside the building during the crash. Authorities reported no immediate public safety hazards, and hazardous materials from the train were contained. Investigations are ongoing by the National Transportation Safety Board and Union Pacific.


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