Train derailment with overturned empty tank cars in St. Louis, St Louis County MO
TrafficFire units responded to a train derailment in St. Louis County involving overturned tank cars. Drones were used to assess the length of the derailment. The affected tank cars were confirmed to be empty with no hazardous materials released.
Audio|Source: St. Louis County Fire and EMS - South
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Transcript:
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1137 for the train supervisor they have confirmed that both of those tanks that were concerned with are supposed to be empty
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Clear. So,
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to confirm,
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the car that's on its side,
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Mark 2014,
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is empty.
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The car that's upright,
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off the tracks,
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March 1824,
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is also empty.
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That's the information we have at this point, yes.
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Copy, thank you.
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Zulu, 1137.
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1137.
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Need to relocate to Weber Roads off of Valcore for possible rehab.
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Commander has that.
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That's clear.
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Same the train.
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Hasnick, go ahead.
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Marble is empty.
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That's clear. I did copy.
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1.92-82, Broadway Road.
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1317. Respond on South Dispast.
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And I'll be advised we do have drones in the air at 375 feet.
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That's clear command. I want them to run the length of the train that we can get an assessment on
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where's the first car that is off the tracks and affected and the last car that is off the track that is off the track.
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I'm going to notify San Luis Air Control that we do have drones in the air at this location between 300 and 400 feet.
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Notify drones in the air 300 to 400 feet.
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Dr. County, 22810.
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