Current：Home > MyTrain derails, spills chemicals in remote part of eastern Kentucky -ProfitEdge
Train derails, spills chemicals in remote part of eastern Kentucky
View
Date：2025-04-15 08:20:56
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (AP) — A train derailed and spilled chemicals in a remote part of eastern Kentucky, officials said on Wednesday.
At least 15 cars derailed in Rockcastle County, including two that spilled sulfur, CSX railroad told WKYT-TV. One crew member was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
A family was evacuated and teams were working to evacuate one more, Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media. He asked others to stay clear of the area.
No one was hospitalized due to the derailment, Kentucky Emergency Management officials said.
Officials with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office said the area is “extremely remote” and authorities were still assessing the situation.
veryGood！ (62733)
Related
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- Vanilla Gift card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining scam risk
- Five-star safety reverses course, changes commitment to Georgia from Florida State
- Kevin McAllister's uncle's NYC townhouse from 'Home Alone 2' listed for $6.7 million
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- Turkish central bank raises interest rate 42.5% to combat high inflation
- Man accused of texting death threats to Ramaswamy faces similar charges involving 2 more candidates
- North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Maryland prison contraband scheme ends with 15 guilty pleas
Ranking
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- World Bank projects that Israel-Hamas war could push Lebanon back into recession
- UEFA, FIFA 'unlawful' in European Super League blockade. What this means for new league
- US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier defending Israel
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Oklahoma judge rules Glynn Simmons, man who wrongfully spent nearly 50 years in prison for murder, is innocent
- Kennedy Center honoree Dionne Warwick reflects on her first standing ovation, getting a boost from Elvis and her lasting legacy
- Philadelphia news helicopter crew filmed Christmas lights in New Jersey before fatal crash
Recommendation
Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
8-year-old boy fatally shot by stray air rifle bullet in Arizona, officials say
Ex-NBA player allegedly admitted to fatally strangling woman in Las Vegas, court documents show
Parents and uncle convicted of honor killing Pakistani teen in Italy for refusing arranged marriage
Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
Texas sheriff on enforcing SB4 immigration law: It's going to be impossible
Federal judge blocks California law that would ban carrying firearms in most public places
Hardy Lloyd sentenced to federal prison for threatening witnesses and jurors during Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial