Train Derails in Magnolia, Chlorine Cars Off Track|Channel 7 News

Channel 7 News > News > Local News
» leer el artículo en español

text size: A | A | A

Train Derails in Magnolia, Chlorine Cars Off Track

posted 3:38 pm Fri April 18, 2008 - Magnolia

tags: train • magnolia • cars • track

Channel 7 News - Train Derails in Magnolia, Chlorine Cars Off Track

Three tank cars full of liquid chlorine derailed and tipped over near the Southern Arkansas University campus. The cars did not leak and no one was hurt.

Authorities said a broken rail on the Louisiana & North and West Railroad caused five cars in all to derail at about 9 a.m. Friday.

The train had a total eight chlorine tankers, which were enroute to the Albemarle Corp. plant south of Magnolia.

Magnolia Police Chief Robert Gorum says the outer wall of one tanker ruptured but the inner wall held.

The tanks aere to be drained before being moved. Gorum said it could take a few days before the overturned tank cars are removed.

Classes remained open at Southern Arkansas University. Area businesses were notified of the accident.

Email To A Friend

Trouble Connecting With Your Kids? Click Here!

You need to be a registered member of
Channel 7 News to leave comments on news stories.

Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.

Please leave your comments below:

Messages that harass, abuse or threaten other members; have obscene or otherwise objectionable content; have spam, commercial or advertising content or inappropriate links may be removed and may result in the loss of your posting privileges. Please do not post any private information unless you want it to be available publicly. Never assume that you are completely anonymous and cannot be identified by your posts.

The 'RUNNING MAN' icon is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.