DPS identified the victims hit by the Union Pacific train Wednesday morning; Jose Salvador, 30, and Francisco Ramirez, 19.

The pickup truck caught fire after the collision around 9 a.m. at Avenue G. There were no reports of the train derailing.

A Union Pacific train struck a pickup truck in Penwell, causing a fatal crash and fire. First responders are on the scene.

First responders and law enforcement officials responded to a fiery crash Wednesday morning after a truck was hit by a Union ...

Apr. 9—Penwell Today, at approximately 9:00 AM, a fatal crash occurred in Penwell, TX. A Union Pacific train struck a pickup truck at the crossing of Ave G. Due to the collision, the pickup ...

Jose Salvador and Francisco Ramirez died in a fiery crash when a Ford truck collided with a train in Ector County.

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Environmental groups worry direct carbon capture is not the silver bullet to curb climate change many energy companies ...

David E. Penwell, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was the son of the late Gene Penwell and Fern Dunlap. David retired from Roxbury Prison as a Correctional Officer.

Anderley grew up in Madison and is excited to broadcast in her home market. Before joining NBC15, she spent two years as the Weekend Sports Anchor at WTAJ in Altoona, PA, where she covered Penn State.

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