Derailed CSX railroad cars; Bethel, NC

Bethel, NC | 2000-Feb-01

Initial Notification: At 1045 EST on February 1 a cargo train derailed near Bethel, NC. Fourteen cars, some containing hazardous materials, jumped the tracks near Grindle Creek, a tributary of the Tar River. Fires broke out at two locations at the derailed area, and nearby residents were evacuated. The Coast Guard assumed the OSC responsibility until EPA could come on scene. USCG district 5. Keyword: phosphoric acid, ethylene glycol, plastic resins, dichloropropene, derailed rail car, tank car.