Train carrying crude oil derails, shuts down two water treatment plants
Feb. 17, 2015
MOUNT CARBON, W. Va. — According to city officials, the train derailment caused 14 tankers to catch fire or explode, and one tanker ended up in a river.
MOUNT CARBON, W. Va. — A train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed during a snowstorm in Southern West Virginia, shutting down two water treatment plants and evacuating hundreds of families from their homes, according to a news release provided by WTHR.com.
Officials reported 14 tankers caught fire or exploded and one tanker ended up in a river, stated the release.
The release continued that the derailment occurred around 30 miles southeast of Charleston along a flat stretch of rail.
According to CSX, the train company, one person was treated for potential inhalation issues, noted the release, however there are no other reported injuries.
