Residents returning after Raymond train derailment say they're glad things weren't worse
Residents were allowed back home after an early morning train derailment prompted an evacuation of the small town of Raymond in Kandiyohi County Thursday.
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Residents were allowed back home after an early morning train derailment prompted an evacuation of the small town of Raymond in Kandiyohi County Thursday.
"One of the beautiful things about living in a small town, in a collection of small towns, is when people hear there's a need, people step up to the plate," Zwart said.
Following the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine earlier this year, in which train cars exploded into a fireball and a significant amount of toxic chemicals were released, CBS Pittsburgh conducted a study about just how much say state officials have over what trains carry through their territory.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is heading to the derailment site and is expected to address the media Thursday morning.
Raymond's assistant fire chief said crews are now letting the ethanol burn out after spraying thousands of gallons of water on the cars that caught fire in the derailment.
The train derailment in Raymond, Minnesota, is the latest such incident, but similar events have taken place across the country recently.
A train derailment and fire is causing problems for the residents of Raymond Thursday morning.
Residents were awakened in the middle of the night and asked to evacuate after nearly two dozen train cars derailed in Raymond.
An early morning train derailment has caused residents of a small town in Kandiyohi County to evacuate on Thursday.
Residents are now allowed back home after an early morning train derailment prompted an evacuation of the small town of Raymond in Kandiyohi County Thursday.
An early morning train derailment forced a small town to evacuate and closed a stretch of highway Thursday morning.
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Data from the Federal Railroad Administration shows that there an average of three derailments per day in the United States.
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Brockovich told CBS News that she understands the fear and frustration of East Palestine residents.
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He visited East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
One woman said her vet told her the toxic chemicals from the train triggered her 2-year-old pet cat to go into congenital heart failure, and within days, they had to put him to sleep.
Those who rely on private wells were still urged to continue drinking bottled water until they can secure testing of their water source, the state said.
About half a dozen hazardous substances were on board the train when it derailed in East Palestine — as well as the residue of one substance that can cause genetic mutations.
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