Train derails near Avard
February 16, 2017
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad continues cleanup of a train derailment Wednesday morning two miles east of Avard in Woods County. At the far left are three overturned rail cars. In the center is the accumulation of upright but damaged rail cars. The derailment occurred Monday, Feb. 13, about 7 p.m. Alva and Waynoka fire departments were called to the scene to assist in isolating one car that contained some hydrochloric acid residue, which could be 3 to 5 percent of the load, up to 500 gallons. Alva Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Miller said that car was located and had no leaks. He said 2...
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