Big Idea

• A train derailment and bridge collapse in Tempe has caused several road closures
• US 60 and L-202 Santan are open
• The bridge is over 100 years old
• No word yet on injuries

Here are several views of the incident: 

Update- Tempe Train derailment and Fire- No injuries known at this time but the scene is very dangerous. Stay out of Tempe Town Lake and away from the area. pic.twitter.com/NpqVxtizl4

— Sylvia Moir (@ChiefMoir) July 29, 2020

UP Railway Bridge across Tempe Town Lake is down and on fire. Rio Salado closed. Tempe FD battling the flames. Avoid the area. #Tempe pic.twitter.com/jbcSUUrON9

— Daniel Coronado (@dnado) July 29, 2020

Reminder: L-202 Red Mountain is CLOSED between SR 143 and L-101 Price due to a train derailment in Tempe. Please avoid the area and consider alternatives like US 60 or L-202 Santan.
This is video of the incident from earlier this morning.#phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/iVVZOeguuG

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 29, 2020

Relieved to hear that no one was injured during this morning's horrifying train derailment in Tempe. Thank you to all our first responders who quickly worked to contain the fire! &mdash">https://t.co/OvJ5RFkZ5c

— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) July 29, 2020