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Train Carrying Deadly Chemicals Explodes in Nebraska, 4-Mile Evacuation Zone Triggered

Authorities in Nebraska have enforced an emergency evacuation order covering a four-mile radius after a train carrying deadly chemicals exploded. The explosion occurred in the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska. The train car was reportedly carrying the hazardous chemical perchloric acid when it exploded, according to…

Toxic Train Derails in Pennsylvania, Surrounding Area Evacuated

A train carrying toxic materials derailed in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning, prompting local authorities to evacuate the local area. The 40-car CXS freight train derailment has prompted a Level 2 hazmat response. As a precaution, homes and businesses in the surrounding area are being evacuated. Sources told FOX 29 that…

30-Ton Shipment of Explosive Chemical Disappears, Investigations Launched

A huge shipment of a dangerous explosive chemical has disappeared while being transported by rail between Wyoming and California, according to reports. The disappearance of the 30-ton shipment of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used as both fertilizer and as a component in explosives, has triggered four separate investigations. A railcar…

Train Carrying Toxic Chemicals Derails in Maine, Locals Warned to ‘Stay Clear’

A train carrying toxic chemicals has derailed in rural Maine, according to reports. Officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board the freight train and locals have been warned to "stay clear" of the area. "Train derailment with fire north of rockwood, hazzard materials please stay clear!" The Rockwood,…

Half of East Palestine Train Derailment Investigators Have Fallen Ill

Almost half of all the U.S. government investigators deployed to the site of the toxic trail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio have fallen ill, according to reports. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been investigating the Norfolk Southern 100-car train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical fallout.…

Freight Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails in Arizona

A freight train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Northwestern Arizona, according to reports. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said the train derailed at the Topock Bridge near Interstate 40 on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the train was carrying toxic chemicals but said there is no indication yet that…

Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Alabama

Another train operated by embattled railroad company Norfolk Southern has derailed, this time in Alabama. The train derailed just hours before the CEO of Norfolk Southern testified this week before Congress about his railway's apparent difficulty staying on the tracks. According to the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency, over 30…

Norfolk Southern Train Conductor Killed after Another Railroad Incident in Ohio

A Norfolk Southern train conductor has been killed in Cleveland after yet another railroad incident in Ohio. The conductor died after a dump truck attempted to cross the tracks and collided with one of the cars of a passing train. The fatal incident occurred around 1.30 am on Tuesday morning.…

Another Train Derails in Ohio, Residents Told to Shelter in Place

Another Norfolk Southern train has derailed in Ohio, according to reports. The train left the tracks in Springfield, Clark County, with an estimated 20 cars out of the 212 having derailed, local media is reporting. Local authorities have issued a warning to residents to shelter in place. Norfolk Southern is…

Train Carrying Thousands of Gallons of Propane Derails in Florida

A train carrying thousands of gallons of propane has derailed in Florida's Manatee County, according to reports. According to local authorities, five train cars loaded with sheet rock and one tanker loaded with 30,000 gallons of propane ended up on their sides. The derailment also caused a second propane tanker to…