Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Northwestern Arizona
A train loaded with hazardous materials derailed. Northern Arizona According to local authorities, late Wednesday evening
gave Mohave County Sheriff’s Office The train derailed on the Tupac Bridge near Interstate 40, but there was no indication that a potentially hazardous chemical had been spilled, he said.
Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or deaths related to the derailment.
The crash occurred just north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the California border. The reason for this is not known at this time.
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On March 15, 2023, a train derailed just north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (Brian van der Berg/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said information about the derailment was preliminary, and the investigation is ongoing.
BNSF Railroad and the National Transportation Safety Board are assisting in the investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
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The derailment is the latest in an unrelated string of derailments across the country, including one of the nation’s worst. East Palestine, Ohio.
The Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio, which occurred on February 3, resulted in air and water pollution and affected nearby residents and wildlife. Train company officials are closely monitoring the cleanup process and said in a statement Monday that they are working to “fund long-term benefits for East Palestine.”
A train derailed near the Tupac Bridge in northern Arizona on March 15, 2023, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said. (Google Maps)
A train derailed in northern Arizona on March 15, 2023, containing hazardous materials, officials said. (Google Maps)
“Every day since the derailment our goal has been to make it right for East Palestine and the surrounding communities,” the company said. “We are making progress every day to safely and thoroughly clean up the site, provide financial support to affected residents and businesses, and support the development of East Palestine and surrounding communities. Investing for.”
He added: “Many residents are worried about what they will do. Health effects Derailments have been discovered for years now. We appreciate Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s leadership and advocacy on this issue. To date, environmental monitoring shows that the air and drinking water are safe. To provide an additional level of assurance, we are committed to a solution that addresses long-term health risks through the creation of a long-term medical indemnity fund.”
On March 15, 2023, a train derailed west of Kingman, Arizona. (Getty Images)
A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, following a controlled explosion of a section of Norfolk Southern trains that derailed on February 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jane J Poskar)
The state of Ohio announced it was suing Norfolk Southern for what it called an “entirely avoidable” derailment that “put Norfolk Southern’s own profits ahead of the health, safety and welfare of these communities.” was a direct result of the process in which Norfolk Southern operates.”
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The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The state is seeking “compensatory and punitive damages.”
This story is in progress.