ARDOT: Train collides with 18-wheeler carrying hydrogen peroxide in Phillips County

Ryan Turbeville
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PHILLIPS COUNTY, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Transportation said a train collided with a truck carrying chemicals in Phillips County Tuesday night.

A crash report from ARDOT said a train collided with an 18-wheeler carrying hydrogen peroxide just outside Helena-West Helena.

At 7:30 p.m., ARDOT officials said all lanes had been cleared.

According to WREG, the Helena-West Helena Fire Department said one person was airlifted to Regional One Hospital in Memphis, but did not state their condition.

Officials with ARDOT are considering this a hazmat incident.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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