A Seminole Gulf Railway train carrying propane derailed near a Florida airport on Tuesday, prompting a major clean-up, officials say.
Emergency crews from Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue were called to reports of a train derailment in Manatee County, just a few miles away from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, county officials said in a statement. At least five railcars and two propane tankers derailed at the site, they said.
While he noted that there were no apparent leaks, he said officials continued to monitor the situation with gas detection equipment. He said the"mitigation process" could take up to five to seven days.Aerial footage shows the upturned carriages after a train derailed on Tuesday in Manatee County, Fla.Manatee County Emergency Medical Services and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office personnel were deployed to the derailment scene, along with county public safety workers.
It said clearing the tracks would likely"take some time" as the propane would have to be removed from the tankers before they could be moved. “We are proud of our first responders,” Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge said in a statement. “Their quick action has helped maintain the safety and security of our citizens.”Seminole Gulf Railway Vice President Robert Fay said the company would be working to"clear the cars in a safe manner this coming week."
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