‘Minor’ train derailment causes traffic restrictions in Mesa

MESA, AZ — A train derailment caused temporary road restrictions in Mesa on Tuesday morning, police say.

Mesa Police Department officials say they were called to assist with traffic control around 12:20 a.m. after a Union Pacific train incident near Center Street and Broadway Road.

Police say the train derailed, but the situation appeared to be “very minor,” and no one was hurt.

There is no word yet on what caused the derailment.

Union Pacific officials released the following statement about the incident: “Around 12 a.m. MST Tuesday, three Union Pacific cars derailed in the upright position in Mesa, Arizona, near Center Street and Broadway Road. No one was injured and nothing was spilled. Cleanup is underway, and the incident is under investigation.”