On July 29, local time, a freight train derailed on a railway bridge in Tempe, Arizona, USA, causing a fire and smoke billowing on the scene. Part of the bridge collapsed, 10 carriages derailed, and 3 carriages fell under the bridge. It is understood that some carriages of this train contain timber and several carriages contain hazardous industrial chemicals. The train driver was unharmed, and a nearby resident was treated for smoke inhalation.
According to reports, more than 90 firefighters were sent to the scene to participate in the rescue. Some carriages of this train contain timber, and several carriages contain hazardous industrial chemicals. The lake’s water activities have been suspended, and the light rail in the incident section has also been suspended. (Edited by Guo Shihao)
Editor in charge: [Sun Jingbo]