Mon Dec 30, 2013 at 08:08 PM PST
Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in ND, Entire City of Casselton Being Evacuated
The train derailment occurred earlier this afternoon, but with the
shift in wind the entire town is being evacuated right now. Reports say
that one of the train's crew members suffered second degree burns before
getting to safety. I'm posting this as a quick diary to get the word
out. If anyone has more pertinent, local info, please post in the
comments. One news link is here: http://www.valleynewslive.com/...
Twitter feed is here: https://twitter.com/...
I will post some twitter pictures below the fold.
Twitter feed is here: https://twitter.com/...
I will post some twitter pictures below the fold.
The fire continues to rage on into the night. #Casselton #trainwreck pic.twitter.com/EFLWR0Y78f
— Matt Moore (@MattMooreVNL) December 31, 2013
from earlier today:
: Probably the closest photo I've seen today out of #Casselton, ND courtesy of Shawn Rode: pic.twitter.com/JryPXqEL3T” big explosion
— Danielle Duchesne (@DanielleDuches) December 31, 2013
Here's a slideshow of today's derailment in #Casselton, ND: http://t.co/... …
— Kyle Johnson (@KyleJohnsonVNL) December 31, 2013
Just another reminder that fossil fuels are not safe for children, train drivers and other living things. May all be safe.10:30 PM PT: From WDAY- TV, about 65% of Casselton has been evacuated at this time. Station is apparently going off the air, because they say "check back tomorrow a.m." for more coverage (!)
Tue Dec 31, 2013 at 12:28 AM PT: from twitter: Press conference set for 9 am in the morning. Meanwhile the rescue authorities are working through the night in temperatures of -17 degrees.
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