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Freight train derails in Czech Republic, causing major chemical fire

A freight train carrying benzene derailed in the Czech Republic, causing a major fire.
Firefighters from several regions responded to the fire, which reached heights of 20 meters.
Authorities detected no dangerous substance levels exceeding limits but advised residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed.
Police announced an investigation into the cause of the derailment.

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The Epoch Times

Freight Train Derails in Czech Republic, Causing Major Chemical Fire

PRAGUE—Czech firefighters were battling a major chemical blaze in eastern Czech Republic on Friday after a freight train derailed and carcinogenic benzene from damaged tank wagons caught fire. The derailment took place near the station in the town of Hustopeče nad Bečvou around noon local time (1100 GMT), with the fire sending thick black smoke into the air visible from a long distance. The cause of the derailment was under investigation. No one…

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Spiegel

Unhappiness in the Czech Republic: Goods train with toxic chemical burns lighterloh

After a train accident near a railway station in the Czech Republic, more than 150 rescue forces fight against poisonous flames. Several wagons with benzene are on fire. It is already clear that the extinguishing work will take days.

3 days ago·Germany

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www.sme.sk

The response to the tanker fire in the Czech Republic continues. Trains will not pass through the section for several weeks

Firefighters are still responding to a freight train fire near the village of Hustopeče nad Bečvou in the Olomouc Region. Watch the videos.

3 days ago·Bratislava, Slovakia

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BBC News

Czech Republic: Firefighters tackle large toxic train fire

A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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Freight train derails in Czech Republic, causing major chemical fire

Czech firefighters are battling a major chemical blaze in eastern Czech Republic after a freight train derailed and carcinogenic benzol from damaged tank wagons caught fire. The derailment took place

3 days ago·United States

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Novinky.cz

Benzene tankers are on fire on the railway line near Valašské Meziříčí

Firefighters in Hustopeče nad Bečvou are also responding to a large fire involving a locomotive and one or more carriages at the local station. A large plume of thick black smoke is visible above the village. Units from the highest, i.e. special, fire level are responding.

3 days ago

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