At about 7AM, Train Q390 (3 units & 78 cars) enroute from BUF to Selkirk at about 45 mph derailed 29 cars including loads of LPG, toluene, and ferric chloride due to a broken rail.
Tank cars were breached and product ignited causing a 1/2-mile evacuation and closing 2 schools. Fortunately, no fatalities or reported injuries.
Damage costs were about $6,750,000.
Tank cars were breached and product ignited causing a 1/2-mile evacuation and closing 2 schools. Fortunately, no fatalities or reported injuries.
Damage costs were about $6,750,000.