Union Pacific train derailed in Louisiana, causing non-hazardous material spill, under investigation.

On October 18, a Union Pacific train derailed in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, spilling non-hazardous materials but posing no public threat. The railway has been repaired and reopened, with cleanup expected to continue for a few more days. No injuries were reported, and the incident involved chemicals such as sulfuric acid used for pool sanitation. The cause of the derailment is under investigation by local authorities.

October 21, 2024
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