Bridge Destroyed, Fuel Spilled After Two Trains Collided

Two freight trains collided late Thursday night just north of Boulder Community Health.

The collision resulted in significant damage to a train bridge and a spill of fuel, injuring two conductors who were subsequently hospitalized with minor injuries.

“Two trains collided and Pearl will be closed for an extended period of time. The conductors have minor injuries and the fuel will have to be cleaned up.”

Please avoid Pearl Parkway near 48th and Arapahoe.

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