Conductors suffer minor injuries in train accident in Boulder, section of Pearl Parkway closed, police say

A loud bang was heard in Boulder on Thursday evening, which was attributed to the accident involving two trains. Boulder police confirmed on social media that the conductors suffered minor injuries in the accident.

According to Boulder PD, a section of Pearl Parkway in the city was closed due to the crash cleanup and fuel damage cleanup. Motorists were asked to avoid Pearl east of Junction Place, where a portion of the railroad tracks cross the road.

Police also asked drivers to avoid Pearl near 48th Street and Arapahoe Avenue.

The roadblocks were expected to remain in place indefinitely on Thursday evening.