everal chemicals on board, including vinyl chloride, have been found to cause irritation and neurological symptoms in humans. On Feb. 6, officials decided to burn off the remaining vinyl chloride in five train cars to prevent a possible explosion due to rising temperatures inside one car. The reaction that occurs when burning vinyl chloride creates other harmful chemicals. Officials insist the two-day evacuation was able to mitigate the risk to residents, though locals
Train Derailment Disasters Don’t Show Signs of Slowing Down
May 12, 2023
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