Two freight trains collided head-on near Roswell in southeastern New Mexico, killing one person and derailing locomotives and freight cars.
New Mexico State Police Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo said one person was killed and a second injured in the Tuesday morning accident. She said she didn't know whether they were train personnel.
Chaves County Sheriff Britt Snyder said the collision occurred about 10 miles southeast of Roswell on tracks belonging to Southwestern Railroad, a Carlsbad-based short line.
Another official said 10-20 freight cars derailed, and photos from the crash site appeared to show several derailed locomotives.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe spokesman Joe Sloan said at least some engines involved in the accident were BNSF equipment being operated by Southwestern Railroad, which didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
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