Train derailment in U.S. Kentucky sparks evacuation of residents


By Xu Jing
  • World
  • Friday, 24 Nov 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- A train derailment in the U.S. state of Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon caused a molten sulphur fire that may emit toxic fumes, sparking evacuation of local residents, local media reported.

The derailment occurred north of Livingston in Rockcastle County in the southeastern part of Kentucky at around 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, and involved 16 cars, two of which were carrying molten Sulphur, according to railroad operator CSX Transportation.

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