Wheat Train Wreck: 60 Tons Spill Into Creek Near Springfield
Approximately 60 tons of wheat poured into Buck Creek following a train derailment in Springfield on Tuesday.
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In the News Center 7 segment anchored by Taylor Robertson, they speak live with Springfield Fire Department Chief Jacob King and Springfield Police Division Chief Allison Elliott during the broadcast of News Center 7 at 11 PM.
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The accident happened on the railroad tracks within the 400 block of East North Street approximately at 3:30 p.m., as stated previously. News Center 7 report .
King informed News Center 7 that several tanks on the train contained dangerous substances, hence upon derailment, their primary concern was this potential hazard.
The crews soon discovered that the tanks remained undamaged and concluded that the sole train car that leaked contained wheat.
King stated that the hopper car that derailed was carrying approximately 120 tons of wheat, with 60 tons ending up spilled into Buck Creek.
"We have placed barriers to manage any wheat moving downstream, allowing us to contain it here and safeguard the fish further along. This also helps create an effective cleanup zone," King explained, adding that the state EPA is present to oversee this process.
The environmental teams are currently evaluating the effects, and the EPA has been reached out to, according to a statement from Springfield Mayor Rob Rue.
We'll keep tracking this narrative.
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