Train carrying ethanol derails, bursts into flames in Iowa

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Source: Associated Press

34 minutes ago

GRAETTINGER, Iowa (AP) Several fuel tank cars carrying ethanol burst into flames before dawn Friday after a freight train derailed in northwestern Iowa, authorities said.

The derailment occurred around 1 a.m., near Graettinger, about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. It said two crew members escaped unharmed. Nearby residents were asked to evacuate the area and no injuries have been reported.

Raquel Espinoza, a spokeswoman for Union Pacific, confirmed that the train is operated by that railroad company, but she declined to say more, referring questions to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Palo Alto County emergency management director Mark Hunefeld said at least 27 of 101 cars derailed, including the burning tanks. Eight cars were still burning as of 7 a.m., the sheriff's office said. Railroad personnel were able to unhitch 74 loaded tankers and move them from the site.

Read more: https://apnews.com/9d2b55145c7b4f48918553d3450f29be

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Hat tip, AP tweet:

Several fuel tank cars carrying ethanol burn after a freight train derails in northwestern #Iowa. http://apne.ws/2lLuSIm

Link to tweet

This is ethanol, not Bakken crude.

[Greensix1]

1. No more regulations

Thankfully President Peepee will soon be eliminating all those pesky and costly train safety regulations, and allow train companies an opportunity to bring a derailment to your town or neighborhood soon.

[snooper2]

2. nope- train bombs- Want pipelines or train bombs

Been an issue for quite a while now

[Bengus81]

3. Trump: By Executive Order I BAN the production of ethanol in the US

Took care of that pesky "petrol" problem for the Oil Barron's.