Train cars with hazardous material derail in California

[UpInArms]

Source: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, April 9 (Reuters) - Two train cars carrying hazardous liquid derailed into a local waterway south of Los Angeles early on Thursday, fire officials said.

One of the cars carrying an alcohol-based material had leaked but the leak had been contained, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

No injuries were reported.

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A total of five train cars derailed in a rail yard in La Mirada, California, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.

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[Mz Pip]

1. As if we don't have

enough water problems due to our drought. I hope this doesn't lead to any long term contamination.

Mz Pip

[county worker]

2. If I'm not mistaken the waterway is lined with concrete. The contamination can be captured down

stream. Most likely will not seep into the ground.

[The Hope Mobile]

3. That's the San Gabriel I believe. Flows about a quarter mile from here.

I hope they do contain it upstream.

[Dr.Phool]

4. Alcohol based material?

Whiskey?

[Xithras]

6. Probably some sort of industrial solvent

The derailment happened in the middle of a huge industrial park and manufacturing area.

[tomm2thumbs]

5. You mean in this economy, the trains are still running???

who knew