Train loaded with ethanol overturned in the US, hundreds of people were evacuated

A fire broke out as a result of the overturning of railcars loaded with ethanol in the city of Raymond and an investigation was opened into the accident that displaced 800 people.

The US Environmental Protection Agency announced that the fire is still raging despite more than 8 hours after the accident.

In the statement from the shipping company BNSF Railway, it was reported that 22 carriages carrying “mixed cargo containing ethanol and corn syrup” derailed and many of the overturned tanks caught fire.

It was reported that the main road that passes through the region was closed due to the accident, the causes of which are being investigated.

Transportation Minister Pete Buttigieg noted on Twitter that Federal Railroad Administration officials were in the area where the train accident occurred: “No injuries or deaths have been reported at this time. We are following the incident closely and will be involved in the investigation.” he made statements.

In the state of Ohio, on February 3, the train carrying chemical waste belonging to the Norfolk Southern Railroad company derailed, and the waste scattered by the overturned wagons polluted the environment. (AA)