Dossier
Naco
Coverage of Naco in the Nexus archive.
Ferromexorganization2Sonoraplace2Alfonso Durazoperson1Daniel Gámezperson1Lorenzo Villegasperson1Grupo Méxicoorganization1Federal Attorney General’s Officeorganization1Sonora’s Civil Protection Agencyorganization1Profepaorganization1Cuauhtémoc ejidoplace1Douglas-Agua Prieta border crossingplace1Cananeaplace1sodium hydrosulfidetopic1Pemexorganization1Tamaulipasplace1Ciudad Maderoplace1Madero Refineryorganization1Sonora civil protection agencyorganization1
- Rain hampers cleanup of a hazardous chemical spill after a train derailment near the US border
A train derailment in Sonora spilled approximately 59,000 liters of sodium hydrosulfide, a hazardous chemical, near the U.S. border. Rain has complicated cleanup efforts, raising environmental concerns, while emergency services and authorities are addressing the spill and monitoring potential contamination.
- 2 separate freight derailments prompt emergency responses
Two separate freight train derailments occurred in Mexico, prompting emergency responses. In Tamaulipas, a Pemex-owned gasoline tank car derailed, triggering a Code Red and containment efforts. In Sonora, a Ferromex freight train derailed, causing a chemical spill, with specialists assessing risks. No injuries or spills were reported in either incident.