WOODS CROSS -- Officials are investigating why three tanker cars derailed at Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. on Wednesday afternoon.
South Davis Metro Fire Chief Jim Rampton said the train derailment happened on the company's property at about 1100 West and 1750 South, not on the main rail.
The tanker cars, which are full of asphalt, were tipped at a 45-degree angle.
He said it is unclear if the tankers tipped while being brought in or while being pushed out of the area.
"The asphalt has hardened, and in order to get the product out, they will need to steam the tankers, offload the product and then get the tankers back on the track," Rampton said.
He said there is no public safety issue at this time.
His crews were called to the scene for a short time as a precaution.
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