No one was immediately hurt in the derailment and subsequent explosion, but the train cars were carrying anhydrous ammonia, sulfur and methanol — highly toxic materials.
The train derailed at around 3:45 AM this morning.
There are no plans to evacuate the surrounding farmland area, as of yet.
And, we do not know why exactly the train derailed.
Health officials issued an urgent warning after a train carrying toxic materials derailed and exploded into a fireball in North Dakota.
Hazmat crews have been deployed to a remote area around 140 miles north of Fargo, after 29 cars of a CPKC train derailed at around 3:45 am on Friday.
The hazardous materials in the train included anhydrous ammonia, sulfur and methanol, which officials warned are being expelled from the wreckage in toxic smoke.
Ammonia is the biggest risk, and if exposed to the compound, it can cause burning to the eyes, nose and throat, as well as blindness, lung damage, and death.
Health officials said they currently have no plans to evacuate the area, but may look to clear the towns of Bordulac and Carrington if the wind switches.
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