Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 16:06:41 GMT
Officials confirm molten sulfur leak after train derails in Lakeland, FL
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Hazmat crews are currently working to contain a molten sulfur leak after a train derailed on Monday morning in Lakeland.
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to the area of Kathleen Road and Strickland Road when passing by firetruck saw several train cars rolled over and mangled around 1:50 a.m.
Officials say that four of those cars contained molten sulfur, a hazardous material used in making rubber, detergent and fertilizers. Several were reported to be leaking. The CSX freight train derailed approximately nine rail cars.
Officials on the scene told ABC Action News that there was a small fire that was immediately controlled.
According to NASA, molten sulfur can burn your skin if you come into contact with it and make it difficult to breathe. The compound smells like rotten eggs and when exposed to fire, it can turn into poisonous gas.
CSX personnel and contractors have responded to the site to assess the situation and develop a plan to remediate the scene, re-rail the affected cars and restore service.
Residents along Strickland Road were asked to stay in their homes, close their windows and shut off their air conditioners. The Polk County Sheriff’s office went door-to-door notifying residents on Strickland Road about the shelter in place order.
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LAKELAND, Fla. -- Hazmat crews are currently working to contain a molten sulfur leak after a train derailed on Monday morning in Lakeland.
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to the area of Kathleen Road and Strickland Road when passing by firetruck saw several train cars rolled over and mangled around 1:50 a.m.
Officials say that four of those cars contained molten sulfur, a hazardous material used in making rubber, detergent and fertilizers. Several were reported to be leaking. The CSX freight train derailed approximately nine rail cars.
Officials on the scene told ABC Action News that there was a small fire that was immediately controlled.
According to NASA, molten sulfur can burn your skin if you come into contact with it and make it difficult to breathe. The compound smells like rotten eggs and when exposed to fire, it can turn into poisonous gas.
CSX personnel and contractors have responded to the site to assess the situation and develop a plan to remediate the scene, re-rail the affected cars and restore service.
Residents along Strickland Road were asked to stay in their homes, close their windows and shut off their air conditioners. The Polk County Sheriff’s office went door-to-door notifying residents on Strickland Road about the shelter in place order.
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