Oh Shucks! Train Carrying Corn Syrup Derails Near Las Vegas
A corn-tastrophe has occurred nearly 120 miles south of the Las Vegas Valley, as a train carrying corn syrup derailed near the meeting point of Arizona, California, and Nevada state lines.
Fortunately, according to Fox 5, BNSF Railway confirmed that the freight train was indeed carrying corn syrup and not any hazardous materials (thank goodness) when it derailed in western Arizona the evening of March 15th.
While the whole situation totally shucks (get it?), a spokesperson from BNSF Railway, Lena Kent has confirmed that no one was hurt or injured in the incident. But with eight cars of corn syrup toppling over, if there were spills and leaks, anyone that gets caught in an ooey, gooey, sticky situation like that will have certainly seen a better day.
As of now, the cause of the whole situation is apparently still under investigation, but hopefully some answers come to light soon. Eight train cars carrying corn syrup don’t just magically derail, and with a team currently on the hunt for clarity, more information is sure to become available as the investigation continues.
With several additional, and much more harmful, train derailments having occurred as of late, the derailment of the train carrying corn syrup definitely sparked major concern in residents of surrounding areas, including Las Vegas. While the derailment is certainly unfortunate, and a ton of corn syrup was surely lost in the incident, residents of California, Arizona, and Nevada do not need to worry about any potential hazardous or harmful outcomes.
To learn more about BNSF Railway and the several products their various assortment of trains typically tend to transport, click here.
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