The “controlled release” of hazardous materials at a train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio, has begun, according to an official with Norfolk Southern.
At around 4:38 p.m., a boom was heard and a large plume of black smoke could be seen in the area. [Previous story, published at 4:31 p.m. ET] The evacuation zone surrounding the fiery derailment of train cars carrying hazardous chemicals has expanded to two states, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said.
member said. An emergency brake was applied, but about 10 cars carrying hazardous materials derailed. What could happen if a ‘catastrophic failure’ occurs East Palestine, a village of about 5,000 people near the Pennsylvania border, could be the site of a devastating explosion, officials say. The risk comes from an extreme temperature change inside one of the rail cars, said the governor, who sent Ohio National Guard members to the scene Sunday.
Member Michael Graham said Sunday. About 10 of 20 cars carrying hazardous materials – among more than 100 cars in all – derailed, the agency said. “The crew did receive an alarm from a wayside defect detector shortly before the derailment, indicating a mechanical issue,” Graham said. “Then an emergency brake application initiated.” Investigators also identified the point of derailment and found video showing “preliminary indications of mechanical issues” on one of the railcar axles, Graham said.
is still investigating when the potential defect happened and the response from the crew, which included an engineer, conductor and conductor trainee, Graham added. Investigators have also requested records from Norfolk Southern, including track inspection records, locomotive and railcar inspections and maintenance records, train crew records and qualifications, Graham said.
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