Current:Home > reviewsTrain derails, spills chemicals in remote part of eastern Kentucky -×
Train derails, spills chemicals in remote part of eastern Kentucky
View
Date:2025-04-19 18:12:28
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (AP) — A train derailed and spilled chemicals in a remote part of eastern Kentucky, officials said on Wednesday.
At least 15 cars derailed in Rockcastle County, including two that spilled sulfur, CSX railroad told WKYT-TV. One crew member was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
A family was evacuated and teams were working to evacuate one more, Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media. He asked others to stay clear of the area.
No one was hospitalized due to the derailment, Kentucky Emergency Management officials said.
Officials with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office said the area is “extremely remote” and authorities were still assessing the situation.
veryGood! (89747)
Related
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Army holds on with goal-line stand in final seconds, beats Navy 17-11
- The NRA has a surprising defender in its free speech case before the Supreme Court: the ACLU
- Brazil’s Lula takes heat on oil plans at UN climate talks, a turnaround after hero status last year
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- CDC warns travelers to Mexico's Baja California of exposure to deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- 2 Chainz Shares Video from Ambulance After Miami Car Crash
- South Carolina jury convicts inmate in first trial involving deadly prison riots
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Turkey’s Erdogan accuses the West of ‘barbarism’ and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza
Ranking
- Pregnant Kylie Kelce Shares Hilarious Question Her Daughter Asked Jason Kelce Amid Rising Fame
- Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday's game vs. Cowboys
- Regulators’ recommendation would mean 3% lower electric rates for New Mexico residential customers
- At UN climate talks, cameras are everywhere. Many belong to Emirati company with a murky history
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- Commissioner Adam Silver: NBA can't suspend Thunder's Josh Giddey on 'allegation alone'
- Columbus Crew top LAFC to win franchise's third MLS Cup
- A pregnant Texas woman asked a court for permission to get an abortion, despite a ban. What’s next?
Recommendation
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia’s Aceh region after weeks at sea
West African leaders acknowledge little progress in their push for democracy in coup-hit region
Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia’s Aceh region after weeks at sea
Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan
Republicans pressure Hunter Biden to testify next week as House prepares to vote on formalizing impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden
Arkansas will add more state prison beds despite officials’ fears about understaffing