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Freight Train Carrying Corn Syrup Derails in Arizona

A train carrying corn syrup derails in Arizona during bad weather. No injuries or hazardous materials leak. Investigation ongoing. Similar to recent Ohio accident.

  • A train carrying corn syrup derailed in western Arizona, causing no injuries or hazardous materials leak.
  • The cause of the accident is under investigation.
  • The derailment occurred during bad weather, including thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain.
  • BNSF, the operator of the train, said that eight cars had derailed.
  • This follows a recent train derailment in Ohio that released toxic chemicals and resulted in a federal lawsuit.
Freight Train Carrying Corn Syrup Derails in Arizona
The train’s operator said no hazardous materials were involved in the derailment, near the California and Nevada border.

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