NTSB report says emergency brake deployed unexpectedly, causing 24-car- train derailment in Fort Bend Co. in March - ABC13 Houston
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Bus Crash Texas Texas in Texas, Texas: A 24-car train derailment occurred on March 18, 2026, near Oakbend Hospital in Fort Bend County, Texas. An unexpected emergency brake activation caused the derailment, leading to the release of 120,000 gallons of ethanol and a corn syrup spill. The incident was the second in a week in the county, with the NTSB investigating to prevent future accidents.