Train throws sparks near Academy underpass in El Paso, El Paso County CO
Fire & ArsonA northbound BNSF train is throwing sparks under its cars as it passes near Highway 85 approaching the Academy underpass. This raises concerns about a possible fire hazard along the tracks.
Audio|Source: El Paso County Sheriff's Office EPSO-3
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Transcript:
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You can let BNSF know, they have their train that's heading north right now.
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It's throwing sparks down the tracks completely underneath the train that's there.
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How about 85 a Maine?
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It's passed 85 and it's almost at the academy underpass.
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At the intersection,
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I don't know if you see 4 underneath it.
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Turn in 5-2.
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Will the train on the side closest to 85 or closest to Main Street on which side of the track?
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Right now it's going past the...
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And there's two tracks right there.
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Which one is it on the right or left?
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I couldn't tell you up.
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Okay.
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El Paso County, CO
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