<p>A 22-car train carrying ethanol derailed in Raymond Minnesota and several cars caught fire, said reports in American media citing officials. NBC News reported that Kandiyohi Sheriff's Office was notified about the derailment around 1 am local time on Thursday (March 30). The derailment and subsequent fire prompted the local authorities to evacuate citizens living near the site of derailment. An evacuation zone of half mile radius has been established, as per media reports.</p>

<p>BNSF Railway, the railroad company that operates the route, has been quoted as saying that there were no injuries.</p>

<p>The Associated Press quoted Sheriff Eric Tollefson, who said that the train "had numerous rail cars derail" and several had caught fire.</p>

<p>U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN that about 14 cars were carrying hazardous materials, including ethanol.</p>

<p>“We’ve been in touch with the governor,” Buttigieg said, and Environmental Protection Agency officials were en route to the site “given the hazardous material situation.”</p>

<p>Buttigieg reportedly said that he has not received any reports of deaths or injuries.</p>

<p>Railroad safety has been in the spotlight nationally ever since last month’s fiery derailment of a Norfolk Southern train near East Palestine, Ohio. Roughly half of that town of about 5,000 people near the Pennsylvania border had to be evacuated after officials decided to release and burn toxic chemicals.</p>

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A 22-car train carrying ethanol derailed in Raymond Minnesota and several cars caught fire, said reports in American media citing officials. NBC News reported that Kandiyohi Sheriff's Office was notified about the derailment around 1 am local time on Thursday (March 30).

A 22-car train carrying ethanol derailed in Raymond Minnesota and several cars caught fire, said reports in American media citing officials. NBC News reported that Kandiyohi Sheriff's Office was notified about the derailment around 1 am local time on Thursday (March 30). The derailment and subsequent fire prompted the local authorities to evacuate citizens living near the site of derailment. An evacuation zone of half mile radius has been established, as per media reports. BNSF Railway, the railroad company that operates the route, has been quoted as saying that there were no injuries. The Associated Press quoted Sheriff Eric Tollefson, who said that the train "had numerous rail cars derail" and several had caught fire. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN that about 14 cars were carrying hazardous materials, including ethanol. “We’ve been in touch with the governor,” Buttigieg said, and Environmental Protection Agency officials were en route to the site “given the hazardous material situation.” Buttigieg reportedly said that he has not received any reports of deaths or injuries. Railroad safety has been in the spotlight nationally ever since last month’s fiery derailment of a Norfolk Southern train near East Palestine, Ohio. Roughly half of that town of about 5,000 people near the Pennsylvania border had to be evacuated after officials decided to release and burn toxic chemicals. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US: Train carrying ethanol derails in Minnesota, several cars catch fire, locals evacuated

<p>At least three people were killed after a train derailed in Montana in the United States.</p>

<p>Reports claimed at least 50 passengers were injured. Several trapped inside were being rescued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amtrak said there were at least 147 passengers on the train including 13 crew members. Emergency units arrived in the area to evacuate passengers.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Getting reports of an Amtrak derailment near Havre, Montana. This is the Empire Builder that comes through Spokane on the way to Seattle. These pictures are from a passenger; working to get more info. <a href="https://t.co/qCvx4I45mr">pic.twitter.com/qCvx4I45mr</a></p>
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<p>The train was travelling between Seattle and Chicago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amtrak sent emergency personnel to the scene of the accident as several hospitals were put on standby.</p>

<p>The train had derailed in a remote town in Montana near the border with Canada. Amtrak announced it was cancelling some trains between North Dakota and Montana.</p>

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At least three people were killed after a train derailed in Montana in the United States. Reports claimed at least 50 passengers were injured. Several trapped inside were being rescued.

At least three people were killed after a train derailed in Montana in the United States. Reports claimed at least 50 passengers were injured. Several trapped inside were being rescued. Amtrak said there were at least 147 passengers on the train including 13 crew members. Emergency units arrived in the area to evacuate passengers. Getting reports of an Amtrak derailment near Havre, Montana. This is the Empire Builder that comes through Spokane on the way to Seattle. These pictures are from a passenger; working to get more info. pic.twitter.com/qCvx4I45mr — Melissa Luck ☘ (@MelissaKXLY4) September 25, 2021 × I’m closely monitoring the Empire Builder derailment on the Hi-Line. I have been in touch with Amtrak as we work to learn more and my thoughts are with all the passengers, crew, and first responders on the scene. — Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) September 26, 2021 × The train was travelling between Seattle and Chicago. Amtrak sent emergency personnel to the scene of the accident as several hospitals were put on standby. The train had derailed in a remote town in Montana near the border with Canada. Amtrak announced it was cancelling some trains between North Dakota and Montana. (With inputs from Agencies)

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US: Train carrying ethanol derails in Minnesota, several cars catch fire, locals evacuated

Train derails in US; at least 3 killed, over 50 injured