A huge fire broke out at the scene of the accident. Authorities announced an evacuation within a radius of 1.6 km from the epicenter of the incident.
In the US state of Ohio, a train carrying hazardous substances derailed and caught fire. It was reported on February 4 by CNN.
It was noted that a Norfolk Southern train with more than 100 cars derailed near the city of Eastern Palestine. The train included around 20 wagons containing hazardous substances, of which ten derailed.
Local media reported that five overturned wagons were carrying vinyl chloride.
A massive fire broke out at the scene of the accident. Authorities announced an evacuation within a radius of 1.6 kilometers from the center of the incident.
It was emphasized that officials are conducting continuous monitoring of the air and have not found any health risks. Drinking water is also suitable for drinking.
Powerful @21WFMJNews drone video from a train derailment in East Palestine. Powered by @680aerials pic.twitter.com/1zU1VTAQse
— Sheila Marie Miller (@21NewsEP) February 4, 2023
Fire and thick black smoke billow 16 hours after a train derailment in East Palestine, OH. A mandatory evacuation order remains in effect for people living within a 1-mile radius of the derailment. Awesome, no damage. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/LEWmrPzKTb
— Jennifer Borrasso (@JenBorrasso) February 4, 2023
Remember, on December 25, a freight train with ammonia derailed in Serbia.
In the US, a passenger train derailed, there were victims
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