Terrifying moment huge train derails outside Petco Park before smashing into bridge

A freight train carrying automobiles partially derailed outside San Diego’s Petco Park Saturday, sending several rail cars tumbling onto their sides and leaving some leaning against a bridge support in an incident that could shut down a major San Diego roadway for up to two weeks.

The derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m. on the BNSF Railway tracks in Barrio Logan, beneath Harbor Drive just south of Park Boulevard, according to CBS 8.

Video released late Sunday from the terrifying scene showed at least three rail cars overturned.

BNSF Railway said three automobile-carrying cars left the tracks, with some coming to rest against one of the pillars supporting Harbor Drive above.

No injuries were reported and no hazardous materials were released said the San Diego Harbor Police and BNSF Railway.

The derailment forced the closure of Harbor Drive in both directions between Park Boulevard and Beardsley Street. Harbor Police said they were told the roadway could remain closed for one to two weeks.

San Diego Police said a concrete barrier has been installed blocking all northbound vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic while crews assess the damage.

In a social media post on Sunday morning, the City of San Diego said it is “conducting structural assessments to the elevated roadway above the train tracks to determine needed repairs.”

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also addressed the derailment on social media, saying he was aware of the incident and was “Grateful for the work of the first responders and City crews on scene.”

The closure came as the San Diego Padres were set to host the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon at nearby Petco Park.

BNSF Railway said the cause of the derailment remains under investigation.

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