Southern Pacific Railroad; Oakland, California
Oakland, California | 1987-May-08
Initial Notification: On March 8, 1989, three Southern Pacific Railroad tank cars derailed near a slough immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks in Martinez, California. The gasoline line ruptured into the slough, spilling butane, propane, and gasoline. USCG district 12.
Incident Details
Products of concern: | butane, propane, gasoline |
Latitude (approximate): | 37° 48.94′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 122° 15.60′ West |