Six Train Cars Carrying Toxic Chemical Derail in Lerdo, Durango; No Injuries Reported

Six train cars carrying a toxic chemical derailed in Nazareno, a locality within the municipality of Lerdo, Durango, Mexico, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred around 1:50 AM, prompting alerts from nearby residents who reported the derailment and strong odors.

Civil Protection authorities confirmed that the derailed cars were transporting magnesium phosphide, a highly toxic corrosive chemical that reacts with water to release phosphine gas. Despite the hazardous nature of the cargo, no injuries or cases of intoxication were reported among the population.

Emergency response teams, including Civil Protection, firefighters, the National Guard, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), and municipal police, quickly secured the area. After an assessment, officials determined that the situation posed no risk to the public. The contingency was concluded by 3:30 AM, with personnel from Ferromex also present at the scene.