SPRING, Texas — A Union Pacific worker was killed Saturday in an explosion during track work in Spring, Texas, KPRC-TV reports.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office told the station the accident occurred about 9 a.m. Two workers were welding when gas was ignited, causing an explosion. One worker was taken to an area hospital, where he later died; the other was uninjured. No other information was immediately available.
Harris County Fire, the Spring Fire Department, and Union Pacific are investigating.
Wow! Prayers to Union Pacific, the people he worked with and his family. Rest In Peace.