BREAKING NEWS: Train carrying more than 30,000 gallons of propane fuel derails in Florida - Hazmat crews rush to the scene after six cars overturn

A train carrying more than 30,000 gallons of propane fuel has derailed near a homeless camp in Florida
Five cars were carrying sheetrock, while one of the overturned cars was carrying propane
There is no indication at this time that any of the fuel is leaking, but hazmat teams are monitoring the situation

A train carrying more than 30,000 gallons of propane fuel has derailed in Florida, sparking new environmental concerns just weeks after a toxic train overturned in Ohio.

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Robert Bounds said Tuesday afternoon that six Seminole Gulf railway cars fell off the tracks near a homeless camp at the Sarasota-Manatee County border.

Five of the cars were carrying sheetrock, while the sixth was carrying propane. Another train car that did not overturn was also transporting propane at the time, and jumped the track during the partial derailment, FOX 13 reports.

[b][i]This one is in Florida,... so FEMA will be sent to set the propane on fire.[/i][/b]

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Funlov · M

It’s not a dangerous product

soar2newhighs

@Funlov What is not a dangerous product?

Funlov · M

@soar2newhighs it’s only dangerous under load right I work in the oil and gas industry work around that shit all the time it’s nothing they can just vent it off doesn’t hurt anything you burn the shit in your barbeque buddy

soar2newhighs

@Funlov Kingman, Arizona. We’re talking about a train derailment involving propane/ butane where affected by resulting fire can be catastrophic. You would have a hell of a time venting it in a fire condition. When no fire is involved that is different.

Funlov · M

@soar2newhighs it hasn’t exploded yet the chances of it very unlikely they’ll vent it and burn it off or they’ll remove it. It’s a very simple process I know if you’re not familiar with oil and gas it’s a big deal but it’s not a big deal to us, and in the industry.

Funlov · M

@soar2newhighs it’s a train wreck so it’s hitting the media. Do you know how many trucks go off the road hauling this product every day across America North America and is dealt with and I’m not talking off the road I’m talking on the side flipped over it’s not a big issue really isn’t.

soar2newhighs

@Funlov It appears there was no compromise of the cars carrying the product. Dry likely if a fire hasn’t resulted, the situation will not require fire mitigation. If the cars are upright they’ll remove them. If not, they’ll do what is necessary . My point is that fire could have been or was not involved . No fire here.

Funlov · M

@soar2newhighs as long as nobody was hurt, and everybody can walk away I called that a win

acpguy · C

@soar2newhighs I have to agree with Funlov as I worked on a major natural gas pipeline and also dealt with propane. Both are relatively safe as long as you know haw to handle them and in wide open spaces. Poprane stays close to the ground natural gas goes up. In most conditions they will vaporize and get to a non-flammable condition barring high humidity.

Funlov · M

@acpguy are you a pipeliner? Why didn’t you say so?

acpguy · C

@Funlov Got out in 1995 and have been doing my own business since. Cathodic protection consulting and testing primarily for under ground fuel tanks and water lines.

Funlov · M

@acpguy good for you I know on the company but I sent you that pic I started out running a hoe digging pipe line did it for 12 years and started my own company now I have 100 employees and I’m still young I’m 43 but good for you. I love seeing that.