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TOPOCK, Ariz. – A train that derailed in Mohave County on Wednesday night was carrying corn syrup, not hazardous materials, according to the railroad company.
According to Anita Mortensen with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, the train derailment happened near milepost 9 on Interstate 40, in the Topock area.
Mohave County officials claimed that the train was carrying hazardous materials, but BNSF Railway said it was carrying corn syrup and that “there are no hazardous materials involved.”
Officials said at least eight cars derailed, but there were no reports of any spills.
🚨#UPDATE: Officials say Eight freight rail tankers derailed near Topock, Arizona, on Wednesday evening, according to BNSF Railway. Despite initial reports from the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office that the train was carrying hazardous materials, BNSF confirmed that the train was… https://t.co/52rdk0VFjT
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 16, 2023
#UPDATE BNSF Railway says a train carrying corn syrup derailed near Topock. 8 cars derailed. Rail company says no hazardous materials despite first report from Mohave County Sheriff. We’re working to figure out if bad weather contributed to the derailment. https://t.co/q8uFFntDNd
— Ellen McNamara (@Fox10Ellen) March 16, 2023
Despite initial reports from the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office that the train was carrying hazardous materials, BNSF confirmed that the train was actually carrying corn syrup. https://t.co/i2Rt5Sztxl
— ABC News (@ABC) March 16, 2023
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How many derailment is this..at least 8.Whos believing these are really accidents.
Well some would call into question if that substance is hazardous or not HFCS
Its starting to look like part of the program!!! Too many for accidents!!
Yep, coming to a town, city near you to this reckless administration!
Another terrorist attack !!
Gee, really not another one! Once again nobody doing shit to stop it!
Cmon man!! We went from hearing about a train derailment every 20 years to 1 a week??? Wake up people