Train Derails Five Cars, Spills Grain, Disrupts Traffic North Plains Oregon

A train carrying grain derailed around 12:30 p.m. Saturday in North Plains, Oregon, near NW Main Street and NW Hillcrest Street, causing significant traffic disruptions but no injuries. Between five and six railcars derailed, with at least two tipping on their sides and some colliding with a parked car, resulting in a grain spill but no hazardous material leaks. While some oil-style tanker cars were involved, authorities confirmed that no fluids leaked, and a hazmat team responded to the scene as a precaution. Access to North Plains is currently available via Gordon Road, as other routes are heavily impacted. The cause of the derailment remains under investigation, and authorities continue to monitor the situation. No deaths or injuries have been reported.