Train spewing acid forces evacuations in Ky.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15339570/

FULTON, Ky. - A railroad tanker spewing hydrochloric acid forced the evacuation of about 200 homes Thursday as rainfall threatened to pollute the air with toxic fumes in this town along the Tennessee line.

The evacuation, which also included two schools and a seed company with several dozen employees, stretched about a half-mile north and east of the rail yard, officials said. As a precaution, a couple of residential blocks in South Fulton, Tenn., also were evacuated, said Fulton City Manager Kenney Etherton.
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Two people complaining of headaches and a burning sensation in their nose and throat were treated and released from a hospital, said chief nursing officer Libby Larkins.

Paul Maxwell, a local emergency management spokesman said officials were concerned that with the rain, the chemical would turn to gas, which could cause respiratory problems in the town of about 2,500.

[Robb]

1. Airborne toxic event

Rail yards of course always are in the posh side of town. I hope these people are taken care of.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

2. All aspects of our rail system ar a shambles...

Terrorists don't even need to make an effort, because we do ourselves in with our negligence.