A spokesperson for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said they had not been notified of an incident, but if they were involved, it would have been to provide assistance. "From what we're being told and shown, there's no major chemicals to be concerned about," Teller said. About 102,000 gallons of liquid waste and 4,500 cubic yards of solid waste remain in storage on site in East Palestine, not including the five truckloads returned, according to DeWine. Doing it in a way that doesnt let citizens of Wayne County know that its coming just looks nefarious to me, Evans said. Officials are not aware if this move was done maliciously or not but says there are disconnects, Evans said. Perhaps Texas Molecular outbid the Michigan facility, Hidalgo said. "It's more so household chemicals on board for retail purposes. The East Montgomery Fire Department said that there is no active threat to the community stemming from the wreck, putting some fears to rest after a train derailment earlier in the month sent toxic gases into the air over East Palestine, Ohio. This is a breaking news story. A collision between a Union Pacific train and 18-wheeler near Splendora, Texas, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, left the truck driver dead and derailed 21 rail cars, according to the Splendora Police . Its more so household chemicals on board for retail purposes. An image of the train derailment near Splendora, Texas on February 13, 2023. Market data provided by Factset. In a Saturday update on the removal of contaminated waste, DeWine said 20 truckloads of hazardous solid waste has been hauled away from the derailment site. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press Harris County Judge Lina. DEER PARK, Texas (AP) Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio has been transported to a Houston suburb for disposal, according to a county official. The 149-car train operated by Norfolk Southern had three employees on board: a locomotive engineer, a conductor and a trainee who were all in the head end of the locomotive, Homendy told CNNs Jake Tapper on Thursday. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. Dingell was responding to an announcement from Ohio Gov. A member of the Environmental Protection Agency takes water samples from Sulphur Run creek following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, US, on Thursday, February 23, 2022. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "Railroads are the safest mode of transportation. Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 4, 2023. Officials claim hazardous materials were on board.. The derailed train is owned by Union Pacific, which has more than 6,400 miles of track throughout Texas. National News. Texas Molecular is receiving the water from trucks, but its unclear if trucks are used for the entire trip, Hidalgo said. Chantal Da Silva is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in London. This was 100% preventable. The crash between an 18-wheeler and Union Pacific train occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. Monday along Interstate 69/U.S. Officials continue to conduct operation and inspect the area after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 17, 2023. Update 02/14/23, 11:16 a.m. View of the derailment from SkyFOX. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A Warner Bros. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The crossing at which the crash occurred had no crossing arms, just a yield sign, Teller said. A reporter who was covering the story and asking questions also was arrested, which is not making people happy. The federal Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Norfolk Southern to stop its shipments of hazardous waste from the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, so that it can review the companys plans for disposal. Residents worry rashes and headaches may be tied to chemicals from train crash. "Union Pacific is currently on scene, along with multiple state and federal agencies," it added. "Our thoughts and prayers are with that individual's family.". The complaints widen the controversy caused by the February 3 train derailment that left residents complaining about feeling sick after hazardous chemicals seeped into the air, water and soil. What we know about toxic train crash fallout in Ohio. ", Hidalgo added that she first learned Harris County was the disposal site from a journalist, not from a regulatory agency, not from the company," which she said was "unacceptable., The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality told KTRK-TV that Texas Molecular is authorized to accept and manage a variety of waste streams, including vinyl chloride, as part of their hazardous waste permit and underground injection control permit.. pic.twitter.com/UeGgaxSq7A, Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News (@unhealthytruth) February 13, 2023. The El Paso Fire Department said late Monday that crews had responded to an incident where two train cars derailed, damaging a backyard shed, a fence and a gas meter. Police attended and found the driver of the truck deceased. No one else was injured. As the temperature of the bearing got hotter, the train passed by two wayside defect detectors that did not trigger an audible alarm message because the heat threshold was not met at that point, Homendy explained. But she said there are similar facilities in Vickery, Ohio, and Romulus, Michigan, that also could handle the wastewater and are located closer to the crash site. 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CBS News Texas: Free 24/7 News. Lieutenant Troy Teller, Splendora Police's spokesperson, told Newsweek that 100 gallons of diesel and about 15 quarts of oil had leaked from the 18-wheeler, but that "no other chemicals leaked.". UPDATE: Saturday, Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Workers continue to clean up remaining tank cars, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio, following the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment. Train derails: A train derailed and caught fire in Texas, a few miles south of the Oklahoma border. The derailment in Montgomery (which is north of Houston) happened this morning around 7:30 a.m. and was caused by hitting a truck on the tracks. It added that Union Pacific staff were working "diligently" to restore access. 1 person is dead. A further train derailment occurred in Enoree, South Carolina, at around 6:15 a.m. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Meet The Staff/Send Tips. EPA will ensure that all waste is disposed of in a safe and lawful manner at EPA-certified facilities to prevent further release of hazardous substances and impacts to communities, the department said in a statement to CNN on Saturday. WATCH: Bidens Aviation Nominee Goes 0 For 7 on Aviation Quiz, WATCH: Biden Runs Away From Reporters After they Ask Him About Bombshell COVID Origins Report, AOC Whines on Twitter After Mr. Officials report the train was carrying hazardous materials, prompting Union Pacific to monitor air quality at the site of the crash, according to the Splendora Police Department.. They warned, however, that it would send toxic gases phosgeneused during World War Iand hydrogen chloride into the atmosphere. Those hazardous materials were being sent to waste facilities in Michigan and Texas. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. Union Pacific tells FOX 26, the derailment involved nine cars. Its not a large quantity from what were being told.. CNN has reached out to Norfolk Southern for comment. and last updated 8:39 AM, Aug 30, 2022. According to an official with BNSF Railway company, 28 . There may be logistical reasons for all of this. The accidents occurred just days after a cargo train went off the tracks in Ohio causing toxic chemicals to be released. These are developing stories and we will keep you updated as we learn more information. Did those transport vehicles, were they well-equipped to be able to deal with this?" Advertisement. Additional solid and liquid wastes are being generated as the cleanup progresses, he added. Troy Teller of the Splendora Police Department. Research shows another technology might have. As of Monday night, the northbound frontage road remained closed. Feb. 13, 2023 Best of NBC. Another train derails in Houston, Texas area. IE 11 is not supported. I called everybody, Dingell said, Nobody had really been given a heads up that they were coming here.. Environmental Protection Agency officials have since found three other toxic chemicals in the surrounding soil, air and water. Guillen and Deer Park resident Tammy Baxter said their greatest concerns are transporting the chemicals more than 1,300 miles (2,090 kilometers) from East Palestine to Deer Park. The 149-car train that derailed in the Feb. 3 incident had 19 cars carrying flammable gases and liquids, corrosives and other environmentally hazardous substances, according to PHMSA. At least one person was killed when a truck collided with a freight train in East Montgomery County, Texas.Feb. But now, many people are concerned about the effects of the release despite the assurances as to the quality of the air. On Thursday, Texas Molecular told CNN it has been hired to dispose of potentially dangerous water from the Ohio train derailment. The East Montgomery. Update 02/15/23, 2:45 a.m. The fire department later announced that at least one person had died in the train derailment. More info came out about the chemicals on the train derailed in E Palestine OH. A Texas county official says there are outstanding questions about the transportation and disposal of toxic wastewater that has been moved to a Houston suburb from the site of an Ohio train derailment. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a press conference Thursday that 500,000 gallons (1.8 million liters) of the wastewater had been delivered to Deer Park, Texas. On February 3rd, a Norfolk Southern Railways train carrying toxic chemicals derailed causing an environmental disaster. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. Michigan and Texas officials are complaining that they were not told in advance about the shipment of contaminated soil and water from East Palestine, Ohio where a train derailment earlier . Norfolk Southern is paying $6.5 million to derailment victims. Legal Statement. March 3 (UPI) -- A Haitian migrant was found unresponsive aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and pronounced dead after the Coast Guard stopped a vessel carrying 54 migrants off the coast of Florida. Hidalgo said Texas Molecular informed county officials that it had taken delivery of a half million gallons of firefighting water with the expectation of an additional 1.5 million gallons hauled to the site by about 30 trucks per day. The development comes after a separate train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio which led to the leak of toxic chemicals. Interior Department announces new initiative to restore bison population. The Montgomery County Sheriff's. Legal Statement. Photo courtesy of East Montgomery County Fire Department/, To cut costs, Amazon delays completion of second headquarters, closes retail stores. It said around 50 residents had been allowed back into their homes. Federal agencies have begun transitioning from an initial emergency response phase to a remediation phase, the director said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Officials report the train was carrying "hazardous materials, prompting Union Pacific to monitor air quality at the site of the crash, according to the Splendora Police Department." Mike DeWine was not briefed on where in the country the shipments would be sent, his spokesperson told CNN. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "It doesn't look like there's going to be any type of evacuation other than the immediate area." Check back for updates. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes, but some have complained of symptoms of exposure. The development comes after a separate train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio which led to the leak of toxic chemicals. Ohio train derailment causes massive fire. The driver of the 18-wheeler was found deceased by first responders. March 3 (UPI) -- In a cost-saving move, retail giant Amazon announced Friday that it will delay construction on a planned second corporate headquarters dubbed "HQ2" in Arlington, Va. President Joe Biden thanks German chancellor for his nation's help in Ukraine. 21 cars derailed in the crash. That doesnt mean that something is wrong. A freight train derailed in southeast Texas on Thursday morning, causing railcars to pile up on the tracks and spill over onto a nearby roadway. DEER PARK, Texas Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio has been transported to a Houston suburb for disposal, according to a county official in . The train hit a gas line, forcing evacuations in the area. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. It doesnt mean theres something nefarious going on, but we do need to know the answer to this question. At least 16 cars derailed after the collision. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "We were not given a heads up on this reported action. Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. The historically Black community is located in Houstons northeast side. Because there were chemicals on board the cars and they were concerned about a potential explosion, they had what they said was a controlled release of chemicals to reduce that risk after evacuating residents within a one-mile area. One person is dead after a train derailed in El Paso, Texas, hitting a gas line and forcing residents to evacuate the area Monday night, officials said. DEER PARK, Texas (AP) Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio has been transported to a Houston suburb for disposal, according to a county official in Texas who said there are outstanding questions about the transportation and disposal of the material. The truck driver was killed. Five trucks have been transported to the area so far, 99% with contaminated water and 1% with contaminated soil, according to Dingell. A train has derailed in the Houston area. A 50-car Ohio train derailment causes a massive fire early Saturday near East Palestine. We are part of the solution to reduce risk and protect the environment, whether in our local area or other places that need the capabilities we offer to protect the environment, the company said. The Montgomery County Sheriff's office started fielding 911 calls about the wreck around 7:24 a.m. in Splendora, a small town about 40 miles north of Houston. A truck crashed into a train in the Texas city of Splendora on Monday, causing several of its cargo cars to derail. 2. he said. He added that the crash occurred as the 18-wheeler was attempting to cross that section of the road. Three weeks after the derailment, the area surrounding the site is definitely looking better, EPA Director Anne Vogel said Saturday. BREAKING: Another train derails in Houston, Texas area. She told CNNs Fredricka Whitfield on Saturday that neither she nor Michigan Gov. HEREFORD, Texas Seventeen cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed early Wednesday morning on the railroad's Southern Transcon near the town of Hereford, the Amarillo Globe-News reports. Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Authorities said one person is dead after a truck crashed into a train in southeastern Texas, causing multiple cargo cars to derail. Two train cars derailed, damaging a backyard shed, a fence, and a gas. Today marks 1 month since Ohio train derailment - CBS Texas. A third detector eventually picked up the high temperature, but it was already too late by then. "Its a very real problem we were told yesterday the materials were coming only to learn today theyve been here for a week, said Hidalgo, who wants more information on precautions taken at the injection well. (Splendora Police Department). A Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train collided with an 18-wheeler outside Cameron, Texas, on Tuesday morning, police confirmed to Fox News. March 3 (UPI) -- The legal team representing former President Donald Trump has formally requested a six-month delay in the fraud civil case filed against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Its foolish to put it on the roadway. The crash between the 18-wheeler and the train occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Monday along Highway 59 in the area of Midline Road in Splendora City, located about 40 miles northeast of Houston. ET: This article was updated to include further details throughout. While that statistic may be higher than most. Lesion removed from Biden's chest was common form of skin cancer, doctor says. We learned about it via the grapevine and then saw Governor DeWine announced it on his site, Dingell said in a news conference. The 18-wheeler was attempting to cross that section when he made contact with the train, Teller said. Lt. Tory Teller of the Splendora Police Department told Houston Public Media that 21 train cars had derailed and that a Union Pacific hazardous materials crew were on the scene. It's not a large quantity from what we've been told.". pic.twitter.com/39XEGvTmpZ, Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) February 13, 2023. Its not clear what caused the derailment there. When I learned of this yesterday, the first call that I got, I immediately called the governors office, assuming that they would know about it, she said.What quickly became evident is that none of the elected officials, none of the local officials, knew that this material was on its way.. About 2 million gallons of firefighting water from the train derailment site were expected to be disposed in Harris County, Texas, with about half a million gallons already there, according to the countys chief executive. More than a dozen rail cars were forced off the track due to the crash, it said. Your subscription will be migrated over. Hidalgo said Texas Molecular told her office Thursday that half a million gallons of the water was already in the county and the shipments began arriving around last Wednesday. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Buttigieg also has announced a package of reforms intended to improve rail safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules. The exact circumstances of the crash have yet to be determined. 2023 Cable News Network. "Im not clear on who has the full picture of what is happening here and that is a problem,". More specifically, determining what caused the wheel bearing failure will be key to the investigation, Homendy said. According to a statement by the Splendora Police. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? She added that although theres no legal requirement for her office to be notified, it doesnt quite seem right., Ohio's toxic spill is unleashing poisonous, partisan politics. Five tank . Officials said the cars struck a gas meter and about 50 residents were evacuated as a precaution. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. A train has derailed in Splendora, to the north-east of Houston in Texas, just days after a cargo train went off the tracks in Ohio. After seeing a sudden spike in the internal temperature of some of the cars, emergency responders bled vinyl chloride from five cars and burnt it off to avert an explosion of shrapnel and toxic gases. Now on Monday, two more train derailments are raising questions one in Montgomery, Texas as well as another in Enoree, South Carolina. WILBARGER COUNTY ( KFDX/KJTL) A train has derailed and caught fire outside of Vernon, near Oklaunion. The crash between the 18-wheeler and the train . So far there doesnt appear to be any hazardous spill. SHINER - A train derailment has caused Ave C, Ave D, Ave E (US90 ALT), Ave G, FM 3435 railroad crossings are CLOSED. TEXAS A train carrying "some hazardous materials" has derailed north of Houston. Investigators will also review the train operators use of wayside defect detectors and the companys railcar inspection practices. Contests. The wastewater has been delivered to Texas Molecular, which injects hazardous waste into the ground for disposal. The company that generates the waste will determine/select who ships the wastewater and they must be DOT and EPA approved transporters, Bracher said. Check out more details from Houston Public Media below: A truck driver died and several freight train cars were derailed during a Monday morning collision northeast of Houston. Wayne County, Michigan, officials have been in contact with officials with a variety of federal and state agencies, along with the train company involved in the derailment since learning of the transportation of the contaminated materials, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans said in a news conference on Friday evening. But this is typical, as the train company is responsible for the transport of material and the EPA is responsible for regulating that transport, Daniel Tierney said. "The cars remained upright and in-line with no reported leaks or spills of any freight," they said. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Saturday defended the Biden administrations response to the disaster, saying agencies responding on the ground have been really well coordinated., Buttigieg told MSNBC that the ongoing NTSB investigation into the cause of the derailment may be a year or more before that final analysis is in.. ET: This article was updated to include comment from Troy Teller, spokesperson for Splendora Police Department, and further comment from Union Pacific. IE 11 is not supported. Evans said the county did not receive a call from anyone that this was happening. March 3 (UPI) -- A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 45 years in prison Friday for planning a deadly ambush on members of his military unit. According to a statement by the Splendora Police Department released late last night, officers were alerted to a crash between the train and an 18-wheel truck at 7:24 a.m. local time (8:24 a.m. Texas Molecular neither transports nor selects the mode of transportation for the water, Jimmy Bracher, vice president of sales for VLS Environmental Solutions, which owns Texas Molecular, told CNN in a statement Friday evening. It said nearby homes had been evacuated "as a safety precaution" and urged others to avoid the area of Franklin and Barton as it was an "active emergency scene.". Did it come by train? The El Paso Fire Department tweeted late Monday that two train cars. Dingell represents Michigans sixth congressional district which is home to two waste disposal sites. Copyright 2023 RedState.com/Salem Media. Judge Hidalgo announced that transportation of toxic wastewater from the Ohio train derailment to Harris County will resume today. More than 99.9 percent of the hazardous commodities moved by rail reach their destination safely, without a release. Type above and press Enter to search. Sign up for notifications from Insider! They were allowed to return home at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest. Contaminated soil from the derailment site was being taken to the US Ecology Wayne Disposal in Belleville, Michigan, US Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan said Friday. have been allowed to return to their homes, some have complained of symptoms of exposure, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. By Chantal Da Silva. "The fact that it's here, and we haven't been informed of the volume, we haven't been informed of how it actually got here Did it come by truck? Tags Settegast union pacific Urban Land Institute. 13, 2023. At least 16 rail cars went off the tracks when the train collided with an 18-wheeler on Monday morning. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider CNNs Artemis Moshtaghian, Samantha Beech and Liam Reilly contributed to this reporting. The derailment happened near Barton Street and homes in. 59 near its intersection with Fostoria and Midline roads, between the towns of Splendora and Cleveland, according to Lt. Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Col. Paris D. Davis after 60-year delay. ABC News previously reported that, last month, Norfolk Southern officials had opted out of attending another town hall, citing concerns for their employees' safety -- something for which the . Officials in Texas and Michigan say they were unaware the toxic waste cleanup from the Ohio derailment was being sent to their communities. I know that our community was taken aback by the news just as I was," Hidalgo said. A hazmat specialist said "We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open" this is what I was telling yall yesterday in the quote. The truck containing soil could have been transported to the area as early mid-week, Dingell added. All rights reserved. Treasury sanctions three Russians for imprisonment of opposition leader. More than 1.7 million gallons of contaminated liquid has been removed from the immediate site of the derailment, according to a Thursday news release from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.
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