TRAIN CARS DERAIL
AT ANTELOPE RAILYARD NEAR SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. ONE CAR WAS CARRYING TOLUENE
The Union Pacific railyard at Antelope North Road and
Poker Lane in Antelope was evacuated Monday evening for a railcar derailment.
Union Pacific spokesperson Mark Davis said three cars
derailed at 6:15 p.m. Responding emergency crews declared a Level 3 HAZMAT and
hazardous materials specialists were called.
Full cleanup is expected to be completed by 6 p.m.
Tuesday said Davis. As of Tuesday morning five of the seven cars were placed
back on the track. Trains were operating through the rail yard at 11:30 p.m.
Monday
After initial investigation, the leaked materials were
determined to not be hazardous and the railcars also checked out, Metro Fire
tweeted. There was no threat and the railyard was turned back over to Union
Pacific.
Davis said one car was carrying plastic pellets, a
second car was empty and the derailed tanker was carrying toluene. Toluene is
used to make foam insulation and is also used in the manufacture of paint and
adhesives.
There were no injuries.
Sacramento Metro Fire Capt. Michelle Eidam said
evacuation of the railyard was normal procedure in such situations. She added
there were no other evacuations and no road closures.