Article 6GKXY Derailed train sparks molten sulphur fire in Kentucky

Derailed train sparks molten sulphur fire in Kentucky

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Maya Yang
from US news | The Guardian on (#6GKXY)

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The governor of Kentucky has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed and sparked a molten sulphur fire.

The derailment, involving at least 16 cars including two that were carrying molten sulphur, occurred north of Livingston in Rockcastle county at about 2.23pm on Wednesday, according to railroad operator CSX.

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