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Train Derails Carrying New Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Vehicles

Like a scene out of some post-apocalyptic blockbuster, a train derailment in Lincoln County, Nevada, has spilled tons of new pickups across a lonely stretch of desert highway. Included amongst the wreckage are new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, as well as new Jeep Gladiators.

Luckily, no injuries were reported, which is pretty amazing judging by the photos. A reported 33 train cars were involved in the incident, which were transporting the new vehicles west. In addition to causing a huge mess, the derailment also shut down a nearby road.

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The incident occurred on July 10th, near the town of Caliente, Nevada, which is located approximately 30 miles west of Utah.

Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee said that it was the most spectacular mess he had ever seen. Lee also stated that some of the onboard cars were hauling hazardous material, but none of those particular vehicles were directly impacted in the crash.

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Photos reveal numerous Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles in various states of destruction, with body components ripped and dented, and mechanical bits littering the dusty landscape. Some vehicles are sitting on their roof, while others are stacked on top of one another like some kind of vehicular Jenga.

While it’s sad to see so many new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles destroyed, we’re glad no one was hurt. What’s more, it’s kinda fascinating to see how the pickups managed to handle the incident in terms of crash worthiness.

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The cause of the derailment is currently unknown, but an investigation is currently underway.

For customers eager to receive their new Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup, it looks like the waiting will go on a bit longer. Even if the damage is repairable, it’s highly unlikely any of these vehicles will make it to market, as GM will scrap them outright to avoid any possible liability issues down the road.

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Source: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Nevada via Facebook

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I bet someone would still pay good money for that flipped Gladiator.

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  2. How come the Jeeps look driveable and T1’s totaled?

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    1. The Jeep on it’s roof and the one with the shattered front suspension look driveable to you?

      You may wish to see an optometrist.

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    2. Jeep look drivable? Who are you trying to fool or convince or what’s the point that you trying to imply?

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  3. Offroading = yes.
    Offrailing = no.

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  4. Best thing that could happen to those Silverados before they could besmirch the public roadways and scare small children.

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    1. Personally: that comments blamed towards “all chrysler; dodge auto’s myself” the dodges old fenders look like old beetle fenders! [yes: i’m Trash-talking Mopar]

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  5. I went to a GM tech college, these vehicles will be dropped off, torn down, and used for school. Like how to rebuild the transmission, or rear differential.

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  6. They used to sell and donate now they will be crushed and melted. But no more. As soon as they sell them our great liberal government will allow billion dollar lawsuits against GM and Chrysler because some dumbass will try and repair these as cheap as possible and kill themselves and others in a major accident. Or the people will sue because they paid close to msrp at some sleazy used car dealership and find out they have no warranty when they need 10k in repairs and they will blame the manufacturers not the sellers or the actual people who put them on the road.

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    1. Psssst. Hey. Slow down man. Not everything has to be political and the fault of “them dumb liberals”

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      1. Never called the liberals dumb.

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  7. I’d hate to be the dealer that had to tell his customers that their Silverado won’t be delivered on time.

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  8. Oh that’ll buff out ?

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  9. Destination Charge: exorbitant.

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  10. It makes me sad to see all those new sets of nice and shiny wheels suddenly become TOAST …

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  11. Wow, that’s gonna be some insurance claim……

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  12. My 1st thought was to take them to the nearest salvage yard to sell all the undamaged parts! Especially since the manufacturer has all those photo’s of unsold auto lot’s all over the world just rusting in permenant hibernation!

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  13. “You do have insurance right?”?

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  14. Adds a whole new meaning to the phrase “Crash Test certified”

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