According to news sources, two freight trains reportedly filled with corrosive chemicals collided near Sixth Street and I-10, leading to a serious hazmat cleanup effort in order to prevent re-closing the I-10 freeway. The accident occurred this morning and Caltrans crews have been on the scene attempting to clear the area. Two freight trains collided into one another, derailing about six tank cars filled with hazardous materials. A bridge near the accident was also reportedly hit by one of the (read more)
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18
Oct
2011
Train Collision Causes Hazmat Cleanup
News sources reported that more than 40 workers at a Woodland cannery were hospitalized after a chemical used for processing tomatoes leaked into their work area. According to officials, the chemical leak happened around noon on Sunday at Pacific Coast Producers. Between 800 and 1,000 employees were evacuated from the plant and 43 workers were taken to nearby hospitals, including two employees that were severely affected by the chlorine dioxide gas. A dozen ambulances arrived on scene to transport 22 (read more)
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