Firefighters tackle large toxic train fire

A cargo train bearing extreme toxic chemical gasoline has gone out of its path in the Czech Republic, which caused a big fire.

There were several carriers and locomotives that were burning, with firefighters from several regions and a mobile chemical laboratory that was published in the region, according to the local media. There was a huge cloud of thick black smoke clear for several kilometers.

Railways officials say no one was injured in the accident, which occurred near Hustpeče Nad Bečvou, 50 km (31 miles) southwest of the Polish border, on Friday.

Gasoline, which is a substance that causes cancer for humans, is an element found in aircraft fuel.

The “division” train and then went out of its path, according to the initial reports. The fire was also caught at a nearby power station, killing the energy to the nearby town of Hustpeleče.

An eyewitness told the Lidove Noviny newspaper to the Lidove Noviny newspaper.

Dramatic drones from the scene, released by the Czech extinguishing service, show many charred and destructive tankers – some of which are still burning while spreading thick black smoke in the sky.

Firefighters used heavy foam to prevent fire from spreading more, while other tanks were superior to preventing more explosions.

A helicopter has also been deployed, as well as a mobile special chemical surveillance laboratory. The officials said it took several hours to give the fire under control.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Firefighters told local media that the fire affected about 15 of the 17 gasoline tank that the train was transporting.

“The material must be the same in all carriers, and the amount will be determined, but it is approximately 60 tons in one carrier. However, this does not mean that everything will burn or leak,” said Lucy Palaca.

The local population was informed of staying inside, not windows or doors. Officials say the air quality “has not yet exceeded” any pollution limits, according to the Czech news site.

Police say they will investigate the cause of drift.

Gasoline is a colorless or light yellow liquid with a sweet smell that can evaporate very quickly. It is used in common materials such as plastic, resin, nylon, some forms of dyes, pesticides, or detergents. It is very flammable.

Exposure to gasoline through breathing or swallowing can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, vomiting, or insomnia.

High levels of exposure can lead to unconscious or death, According to the Center for Anti -Tennis and Combating. Long -term exposure can cause a year or more blood problems, bone marrow or immune system.