More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers starting on fire.
four cars containing ethanol, which is a highly flammable product, ruptured, caught fire and continue to burn. An aerial look at the fiery train derailment in western Minnesota, as of about 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023.No injuries have been reported. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. A BNSF train derailed at about 1 a.m. Thursday, March 30, and started on fire.
The area within a half-mile of the derailment was evacuated to nearby Prinsburg, Minnesota. Residents in the area received alerts on their phones and first responders went door to door to evacuate people as many slept. Residents were allowed to return to their homes before noon on Thursday, the sheriff's office said. The Red Cross is assisting those who were displaced.according to MnDOTThe EPA is providing air monitoring at and around the site, as well as throughout the community, the agency tweeted.Gov. Walz visits residents near derailmentA train derailed in Raymond, Minnesota, on Thursday. Here's a look above the scene.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state emergency management leaders traveled to Raymond Thursday morning, pledging their full support to those impacted. "FRA is on the ground after a BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed early this morning, leading to an evacuation in the area of Raymond, MN. At present no injuries or fatalities have been reported. We are tracking closely as more details emerge and will be involved in investigation," ButtigiegU.S. Sen.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate will hold a rail safety hearing at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, to discuss a bill that would implement emergency response planning and establish training requirements aimed at improving rail safety. Workers assess the site of a train derailment in western Minnesota on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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