Train Cars Moving Propane Explode in New York State

Crime | March 12, 2007, Monday // 00:00

A train carrying propane derailed near the town of Oneida, in New York, forcing authorities to evacuate the town's inhabitants and shut off a portion of a nearby motorway, the Associated Press reported on Monday.

The explosion followed the derailment of about 15 of the train's 80 cars, a local police official said.

Fire crews fought to keep the flames from spreading to other tanker cars, about half of which carried propane.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.

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