A train with 22 wagons carrying flammable materials derailed and caught fire
The local authorities in Raymond, Minnesota, USA, were on the alert when a 22-car train carrying flammable chemicals (mixed ethanol) derailed and caught fire at 1 a.m. local time.
Some video coming out of a fiery train derailment that occurred in Raymond, Minnesota about 1:00 am this morning.
Several tankers were carrying a form of ethanol & corn syrup that caught fire and caused a 1/2 mile evacuation to the surrounding area.
Video by Ashely Lucas pic.twitter.com/r9U0UpErrV
— Rebecca Brannon (@RebsBrannon) March 30, 2023
Strong fire brigades rushed to the scene, while the residents of the area near the accident site, within a radius of one kilometer, were asked to evacuate their homes, in the middle of the night.
🚨#BREAKING: Train carrying Ethanol has Derailed causing it to explode Prompting Immediate Evacuation Orders for Residents within Half-Mile Radius ⁰
📌#Raymond | #MinnesotaEmergency officials have issued an urgent evacuation notice for Raymond City, Minnesota, following a… pic.twitter.com/HljsrnA8gG
— RAWSALERTS (@rawsalerts) March 30, 2023
Source :Skai
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