Train carrying soybeans derails near Schuster Parkway in Tacoma, closing area
A freight train carrying tons of soybeans derailed on the Tacoma waterfront late Thursday, closing the area near Schuster Parkway for several hours while crews cleaned up.
The derailment took place about 10:45 p.m. near Schuster Parkway and Fourth Street.
Four cars derailed, according to a BNSF Railroad spokesman.
Two cars remained upright while the other two tipped over, spilling an unknown amount of soybeans along the tracks.
No one was injured.
The train was reportedly traveling about 5 mph when the derailment occurred.
Investigators were trying to determine what caused the cars to leave the tracks.
All northbound lanes of Schuster Parkway were closed for several hours, according to Tacoma police.
This story was originally published October 25, 2019 at 9:02 AM.
