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Meadowdale Train; Edmonds, WA

Edmonds, WA | 2001-Oct-05

Initial Notification: Friday morning around 0200 - 0230 (2) 4000 gallons fuel tanks were punctured on a northbound train. Reports state that the fuel tanks were punctured near Golden Gardens (Ballard) and leaked for 8 miles to Meadowdale Beach (Edmonds) before the train was completely stopped after being notified of the leak from a southbound train USCG district 13.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 4,500 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 47° 51.58′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 20.10′ West