Kentucky Officials Declare State of Emergency, Evacuate Town After Train Derails, Spilling Chemical

Published on November 23, 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, on Nov. 22 after a multiple-car train derailment resulted in a chemical spill, leading to concerns about air quality. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued the declaration after 16 rail cars, two of which were carrying molten sulfur, derailed north of Livingston in Rockcastle County at around 2:23 p.m. One crew member was treated at the scene for minor injuries following the incident, CBS affiliate WKYT-TV reported. No other injuries were reported. However, the molten sulfur onboard the train subsequently caught fire after the cars were breached, Bryan Tucker, a spokesman for railroad operator CSX, told multiple media....

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