83570643 In Ohio, the train derails and alcohol
Freight train, which consisted of 60 tanks with ethanol, derailed about 60 miles from Toledo, Ohio, United States, said on Sunday reports Reuters. The accident happened around 2:15 Sunday local time (10:15 Moscow time). All with the derailed at least one third of the train, and six tanks in the crash exploded and caught fire. Firefighters did not extinguish a large fire to let the alcohol burn. As reported by eyewitnesses, the glow could be seen several miles away from the scene. Local television station WTOL said that some tanks still burning, and two of them could explode. Affected by the train crash was not, however, residents of 20 houses in the district had to be evacuated. Cause of the accident are established. According to some sources, fire damage can amount to several million dollars.
