Large train derailment seen in northwest Houston near Old Katy Road and Hempstead
Last updated: Friday, May 29, 2026 5:48PM GMT
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Crews and emergency personnel have responded to a large train derailment in northwest Houston on Friday morning.
SkyEye13 flew over the scene where 11 train cars were seen off the tracks, with at least two cars seen hanging over a ground-level overpass on Old Katy Road near Hempstead Road.
Officials have confirmed that the surrounding roadways are closed as crews work to upright the cars.
It is unclear how long the cleanup will take.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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1 hour and 26 minutes ago
Officials confirm train carrying brand-new cars derailed Friday morning in NW Houston
Officials have confirmed that the train involved in a derailment in northwest Houston belongs to the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway company.
The company released a statement on Friday confirming that the derailed train was carrying finished vehicles.
Officials also confirmed there were no injuries, nor were there any hazardous materials involved.
The removal of the cars is underway, CPKC said.
2 hours and 21 minutes ago
Large trucks arrive with equipment in response to NW Houston train derailment
Large trucks with heavy equipment can be seen arriving at the scene of the train derailment as crews inspect the cars and the integrity of the overpass.
Officials have not said how long it will take to upright the cars.
Traffic in the area is currently being diverted.
2 hours and 19 minutes ago
Train cars seen hanging off overpass in NW Houston
At least two train cars can be seen hanging off an overpass in northwest Houston after more than 10 derailed on Friday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Crews can be seen responding to the train derailment on Old Katy Road near Hempstead.
HPD said they were notified just before 9 a.m. about the train cars off the tracks.
Police said they have units on scene working to divert traffic in the area, but it's unclear how long the cleanup will take.
SkyEye13 live pictures show at least 11 cars on their side.