MEC&F Expert Engineers : CSX TRAIN TANK CAR LEAKED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN SOUTH PHILLY, PA

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

CSX TRAIN TANK CAR LEAKED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN SOUTH PHILLY, PA







JULY 27, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA (CBS) — 

Authorities say an investigation is underway regarding a CSX train car that was leaking hydrogen peroxide in the Grays Ferry section of the city Monday morning.

Officials say the cause of the leak is unknown at this time.

One person was taken to the hospital prior to the arrival of first responders. No word on their condition.

Authorities say the leak did not prompt any evacuations, nor did it contaminate the water supply.

The water department is on the scene investigating.

Officials placed the incident under control at 10:49 a.m.

Authorities say this is not being investigated as a hazmat situation.