US EditionDerailed train in Kentucky causes a chemical leak and sparks a fire
The derailment of 31 CSX rail cars released molten sulfur, prompting a half-mile shelter-in-place order that was lifted by late morning after hazmat containment, officials said.
- On Tuesday morning, a freight train derailed in Trenton, Kentucky, sending roughly 20 cars off the tracks at US-475/Tress Shop Road and prompting a shelter-in-place order.
- Several train cars were carrying molten sulfur, a heated liquid used in industry, and the derailment caused a leak and fire that can emit toxic sulfur dioxide gas when burning.
- Hazmat crews are placing dirt over damaged cars to build a dam, officials opened a warming shelter at the Bingo Barn, 7087 Guthrie Road, and told residents to shut off home HVAC systems.
- No injuries were reported after the derailment, and air quality testing indicated safe conditions, leading Ash Groves to lift the shelter-in-place order around 11 a.m.
- The crash site remains closed indefinitely as crews clear the scene, officials say the cause is under investigation, and the train operator was not injured after the locomotive detached and continued on tracks.
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Kentucky Train Derailment Spills Molten Sulfur
A morning freight train derailment in rural western Kentucky briefly sent nearby residents indoors after a car carrying molten sulfur began leaking, officials say. About 30 rail cars from a CSX train left the tracks around 7am Thursday in Todd County, prompting authorities to issue a half-mile shelter-in-place order that...
Train derailment prompts shelter-in-place order in Trenton - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear said a train derailment occurred in Todd County, prompting local emergency management officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for the city of Trenton. Beshear urged residents to follow local guidance and take safety precautions. He said additional information will be shared as it becomes available for those in Trenton and surrounding areas. Categories: News Tags: Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentuck…
"Thirty-one cars are involved," announced the U.S. Minister of Transportation, stating that there were no injuries at this stage. A temporary confinement was ordered in the city of Trenton, where specialized teams are on site.
The accident, which occurred on Tuesday in Kentucky and involved 31 cars, did not cause any injuries, said Transport Minister Sean Duffy.
Train Derailment Releases Toxic Chemicals
A CSX train derailed 31 cars in Kentucky, causing toxic substances to be released into the atmosphere. Molten, liquid sulfur has since been contained. Air quality testing has also been conducted since the derailment. “Kentucky, there has been a train derailment in Todd County, and local emergency management has issued a shelter-in-place order for the City of Trenton,” Governor Andy Beshear (D) said in a statement. “Please follow local guidance a…
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