Massive Explosion Seen After Train Derails Near Rock Springs, WY

[Bob]

Massive Explosion Seen After Train Derails Near Rock Springs

A Union Pacific train hauling alcohol and liquid propane derailed near Rock Springs, Wyoming, according to Scott Kitchner, fire chief for Sweetwater County Fire District 1.

ksltv.com

Massive Explosion Seen After Train Derails Near Rock Springs


ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – A Union Pacific train hauling alcohol and liquid propane derailed near Rock Springs, Wyoming, according to Scott Kitchner, fire chief for Sweetwater County Fire District 1.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Yikes!

That is what cities around here fear when tank trains pass through town.

 

[Skyliner]

I shouldn't jest, but my first thought upon seeing that image was, "The Louisville and Nashville lives!"

 

[exploreworld]

sad.. I hope no one was hurt

 

[Damon Hill]

Classic BLEVE. That fireball had hang time.