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]

Subsumedpat · 36-40, M

Propane tanks are pressurized, they are made very strong with many safety features thanks to regulations.

Subsumedpat · 36-40, M

@samueltyler2 Yes there is always a need for a balance between being free to do what you want and protecting people from the robber barons.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@Subsumedpat Railroad tracks are very secure because of regulations too.
Look at the photo - the regulations don't keep them safe over the years.