Governor Polis visiting the site of I-25 train derailment

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — On Wednesday, Oct. 18 Governor Jared Polis will visit the site of the I-25 train derailment that happened on Sunday, Oct. 15 north of Pueblo.

The Governor said the administration’s immediate priority is to safely get the interstate open in both directions.


PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Semi truck driver killed in train derailment identified

On Sunday, a train carrying coal was traveling over I-25 when allegedly a broken rail line caused a derailment and collapse of the bridge, according to a preliminary report. A semi truck driver identified as 60-year-old Lafollette Henderson of Compton, California was killed while driving under the bridge.

I-25 between Pueblo and Colorado Springs has remained closed during the investigation.

FOX21 will attend the Governor’s visit and will update this article as new information comes in.

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