Fearful moments in Maine! The fire on the train loaded with dangerous goods derailed
In the US state of Maine, the train, which was learned to have dangerous goods in some of its wagons, derailed. After the accident, a fire broke out on the train.
The train belonging to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, which has dangerous goods in some of its wagons, derailed near Rockwood, Maine, USA.
In the statement made by the company, it was stated that after the accident, a fire that caused a small-scale forest fire on the train broke out and the fire was brought under control.
In the statement, it was stated that 3 personnel were slightly injured in the accident, while the wagons loaded with dangerous goods were not affected by the accident and there was no situation threatening public safety.
Officials explained that there were timber and cables in the derailed wagons, and stated that the accident could be caused by icing and debris accumulating on the rails.
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry spokesman Jim Britt said in a statement that officials who arrived at the scene were assessing the derailment and that there was "no risk of leakage of hazardous materials and ignition."
