WASHINGTON: Two freight trains transporting toxic chemicals smashed into each other in the US state of Arkansas early yesterday, killing two people and injuring two others, police said.
The dead and injured were all believed to be crew members, the statement said.
“As a precautionary measure, a large number of Hoxie residents have been evacuated,” police said, naming the town of around 3,000 in northeastern Arkansas where the collision took place at around 3am (0700 GMT).
“A fire involving one of the train engines was reported still burning at daybreak, however it is not believed to be threatening any of the toxic cargo,” the statement added.
AFP
