Governor's Office Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Spill Report

    DATE: 10/14/2024
    TIME: 2236
    RECEIVED BY:
    CONTROL#:
    Cal OES - 24-5814
    NRC - 1413735
1.a. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:
1. NAME:2. AGENCY:3. PHONE#:4. Ext:5. PAG/CELL:
UNSF Railway
1.b. PERSON REPORTING SPILL (If different from above):
1. NAME:2. AGENCY:3. PHONE#:4. Ext:5. PAG/CELL:
2. SUBSTANCE TYPE:
2. a. SUBSTANCE:b.QTY:>=<Amount Measurec. TYPE:d. OTHER:e. PIPELINEf. VESSEL
>= 300 Tons
1. Train vs Trespasser=N/A N/ARAILROADNoNo
2. = NoNo
3. = NoNo
g. DESCRIPTION: Per reporting party, A freight train (VSDGBAR114), struck a trespasser along the listed subdivision at a railroad crossing with another trespasser falling off of the train and was severely injured. The train came to a stop and the BNSF Control Office was notified. The San Diego PD on-scene and an investigation is underway. The collision resulted in 2 injuries at this time with the mainline being closed. Upon completion of the investigation, the train will continue along its route.

Per NRC: the caller states a freight train struck a trespasser at the grade crossing on the main line, then another trespasser fell from the top of the train. Both (2) trespassers are being transported to the local hospital. The incident did occur on a passenger service line however no delays.
---INCIDENT DETAILS---Grade Crossing: YES, Crossing Device Type: GATES/LIGHTS/BELLS, DOT Crossing Number: 026878F, Federal Post-Accident 219.201,
---RAILROAD INFORMATION---Railroad Involved: BNSF RAILWAY, Train Number: VSDGVAR114, Train Type: FREIGHT Train Direction: W, Locomotives: 6, Cars: 80
---IMPACT---INJURIES: YES 2, Sent to Hospital: 2
---REMEDIAL ACTIONS---INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
h. STOPPAGE/CONTAINMENT:i. WATER INVOLVED: j. WATERWAY:k. DRINKING WATER IMPACTED
OtherNoNoneNo
Detail for Other: Train vs Trespasser
l. MARITIME VESSEL
No
m. KNOWN IMPACT
None
3. a. INCIDENT LOCATION: MP: 268.6, Subdivision: San Diego
b. CITY:c. COUNTY: d. ZIP:
San Diego
San Diego CountySAN DIEGO COUNTY APCD
4. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:
a. DATE:b. TIME (Military):c. SITE:d. REPORTED CAUSE
10/14/20242215 Rail Road Rail
R/R Crossing less than 50 feet from incident site? Yes
UPRR RIM#: None
e. INJURIESf. FATALITY g. EVACUATIONh. CLEANUP BY:
Yes
Injuries #: 2
NoNoUnknown
6. NOTIFICATION INFORMATION:
a. ON SCENE:b. OTHER ON SCENE: c. OTHER NOTIFIED:
Police Dept.NRC
d. ADMIN. AGENCY: San Diego County Health Services Departmente. SEC. AGENCY:
f. ADDITIONAL COUNTY: g. ADMIN. AGENCY:
h. NOTIFICATION LIST:
Cal GEM:
RWQCB Unit:

9
Cal OES Region:
AA/CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, CHP, PUC, Co/WP, Co/Hlth, Co/E-Hlth
Photo Attachment:
11. Cal OES Reg.
********* Control No: 24-5814 *********

Created by: Warning Center on: 10/14/2024 10:36:04 PM Last Modified by: Warning Center on: 10/14/2024 11:08:43 PM