KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt September 11, 2019 09:13:00
Louis. our steve patterson has that story. >> they've got a huge train derailment in dupo with heavy fire. >> reporter: tonight first responders scrambling to contain the spread of flames and smoke in the aftermath of a train yard wreck. >> that smoke's coming this way right towards me. >> reporter: owner union pacific says the train was being assembled for departure at the company's yard in dupo, illinois, when about 18 cars derailed, some catching fire >> we're advised there's ethanol and methanol tanks right on the other side of that gate. >> yes, that's correct you guys need to protect tho...