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A CN train carrying crude oil and propane derailed and caught fire in New Brunswick on Tuesday, the latest in series of fiery accidents to hit the booming crude-by-rail industry.
The train originated in Toronto and was headed eastward towards Moncton, New Brunswick when 16 of the 122 cars derailed around 7 PM near the village of Plaster Rock in northwestern New Brunswick.
The fire burned throughout the night and into the morning.
“The biggest concern is the propane cars,” Plaster Rock Fire Chief Tim Corbin told CBC News. “That’s our biggest concern because if they happen to explode, we’re looking at major damage.”
Homes were evacuated in the immediate area, and officials are reporting no injuries at this time.
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Source: Common Dreams