Train carrying propane derails miles away from Florida airport

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A Seminole Gulf Railway train carrying propane derailed near a Florida airport on Tuesday, prompting a major clean-up, officials say.

Emergency crews from Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue were called to reports of a train derailment in Manatee County, just a few miles away from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, county officials said in a statement. At least five railcars and two propane tankers derailed at the site, they said.

While he noted that there were no apparent leaks, he said officials continued to monitor the situation with gas detection equipment. He said the"mitigation process" could take up to five to seven days.Aerial footage shows the upturned carriages after a train derailed on Tuesday in Manatee County, Fla.Manatee County Emergency Medical Services and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office personnel were deployed to the derailment scene, along with county public safety workers.

It said clearing the tracks would likely"take some time" as the propane would have to be removed from the tankers before they could be moved. “We are proud of our first responders,” Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge said in a statement. “Their quick action has helped maintain the safety and security of our citizens.”Seminole Gulf Railway Vice President Robert Fay said the company would be working to"clear the cars in a safe manner this coming week."

 

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I have not heard this on the news another one!!!

Is it me or is this happening a lot

How is that so-called democrat infrastructure plan working? Giving billions for diversity training sure helps rebuild all the track needing replacement 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Glad this rather normal occurrence is getting publicity …finally .

13 year old water on the way

When your safety rules suck And you dont give a F… Propane When deSantis is boss And he dont give a toss Propane Its alright, strike a light kiss your asshole goodnight Propane

Was a great idea for Trump to end rail safety regulations. 👏

When will they finally start to realize that train safety should be now? Trump reversed many of the rules back to 1934 standards. Yet now all the GOP blames Biden for the issues.

3 so far. How many more

.. 😳.. Other... 🤦‍♂️..

No pictures of Ron there.

Where is the GOP outrage and media circus?

The consecutive events of school girls getting poisoned are increasing, everyday we're seeing students getting poisoned in a different city. The same students who were one of the main carriers of this revolution مهسا_امینی IRGCterrorists

Are derailments this common?

Trump and republicans end safety regulations for trains . great idea.

Fuhrer DeSantis blamed Joe Biden yet?

Do believe the left is at did again

Do Republicans think Biden should run down for a photo op? 🤷‍♂️🇺🇸

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