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Train Carrying Methanol Derails in Abbeville

ABBEVILLE COUNTY - Crews are on the scene working around the clock to clean up a chemical spill following a Thursday morning train derailment in Abbeville. Nearby homes were evacuated after more than two dozen CSX train cars derailed around 5… Read More »

Live Stream of Illinois Train Derailment Incident

Below is the link to listen to the live stream of the Bureau County response to the train derailment. It streams the whole county, so you will also pick up some additional communications.  http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=… Read More »

Ethanol Train Derails and Burns in Illinois

A train operated by the Iowa Interstate Railroad derailed early this morning in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Fire departments and hazmat teams from multiple communities are on the scene. Read More »

Freight Train Derailment in Illinois Prompts Evacuations

  TISKILWA, Ill. –  A fiery freight train derailment early Friday forced authorities  to evacuate residents of the small community of Tiskilwa in north-central Illinois. Capt. Steve Haywood of the Ottawa Fire Department said the… Read More »

Ohio Derailment Caused Brief Evacuation.

[caption id="attachment_992" align="aligncenter" width="476" caption="Photo by John Mullet"][/caption] An evacuation was begun in Netwon Falls, Ohio yesterday when 14 cars came off the tracks.  It was initially believed an ammonia car was leaking.  Th… Read More »

Derailment dumps 3,000 gallons diesel

The 14 car train was loaded with GM vehicles. Read More »

37 Cars Derail in Ohio, Denatured Alcohol Spills

This is the third derailment this year... Read More »

UPDATED – DC Metro Derailment: Three minor injuries at Red Line’s Farragut North Station.

No injuries reported after wheels came off tracks. Read More »

Quick Takes

Tuesday's Quick Takes includes: Dick Singer arrested on sex charges; Putney General Store burns again; Sacramento says brownouts impacted fire; Derailment in Illinois; Arson in Fairfax City. Read More »

Train Derailment Stops Just Short of Disaster

Several other cars went over an embankment and were on their way to taking out two large propane tanks mounted on foundations. Read More »

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