US chemical train derails in Kentucky: local authorities call for evacuation of residents near the accident
Kyiv • UNN
A train carrying chemicals derailed in eastern Kentucky, USA, causing a hazardous substance spill and a fire. Officials have called for the evacuation of residents of the town near the train crash site due to the hazardous air conditions in the area.
A train derailed in the US state of Kentucky, causing a a chemical spill and a fire. According to the Associated Press, concerns about air quality, prompted local officials to call for the evacuation of residents of the near the crash site, UNN reported.
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In its In a press release, the railroad operator CSX said that the derailment occurred a little before 14:30 local time north of the city of Livingston and affected at least 16 railroad cars. Two cars containing sulfur were "smashed", and some of the sulfur caught fire. It is believed that the fire resulted in the release of sulfur dioxide.
The governor of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, and local officials went door-to-door to evacuate to evacuate some residents, who were moved to a local school for safety. to a local school for safety.
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Meanwhile, the company CSX announced a joint air quality check with local authorities in the area of the accident, as the amount of sulfur dioxide will not be confirmed until measurements are made using air monitoring equipment.
We will work together with the local authorities to secure the area and safety is our top priority as we develop a recovery plan
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