Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)

• Train Crash Still Burning

  Lee Coleman | January 17, 2007 11:27 AM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  Wednesday morning the crash site is still burning where a CSX train derailed yesterday morning with 80 freight cars, some of which were carrying hazardous materials. Firefighters used a foam to try to extinguish the fire on a few cars but over all it was to be allowed to burn out. I-65 has reopened but may still have some more closure at some point. The shelter was still open today at Okolona...

• Kentucky train crash causes explosion, damage

  Staff Writer | January 17, 2007 5:57 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  Just south of Louisville, in Bullitt County, yesterday, a train derailed, causing a major explosion and chemical fire. This is the second Kentucky train derailment in two days to cause a fire and extensive damage.Kentucky authorities closed a portion of nearby I-65 and evacuated homes, businesses and schools in the area. "We've got several chemicals there and to our knowledge that's an irritant...

• Area evacuated after Kentucky train derailment

  Staff Writer | January 17, 2007 5:42 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  A major train crash occurred in Kentucky yesterday, when several train cars carrying flammable substances derailed and exploded. A section of Interstate 65 was closed, and many nearby homes, schools and businesses evacuated due to fears of contamination in the area due to the chemical fire.Bullitt County resident Daymon Strange said he was outside his home less than a half-mile from the crash...

• Toxic Train Wreck Endangers Community

  IB Contributor | January 17, 2007 12:05 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  An 80-car freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in Kentucky Tuesday and caught on fire. The incident sickened 11 people, who inhaled the toxic fumes, according to several news reports. Among the chemicals carried by the derailed cars was butadiene, a potential carcinogen used to produce synthetic rubber, chlorine residue and methyl ethyl ketone, an industrial solvent that can...

• Train Disaster In Kentucky Shows Bad CSX Safety

  John Cooper | January 16, 2007 4:55 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  There was a huge fireball as a CSX freight train crashed south of Louisville, Kentucky today.CSX, as one of the two East coast railroad companies, puts many communities at risk. This freight train derailed with tank cars containing hazardous material forcing the evacuation of residents in Bullitt County. Our firm has represented victims of railroad train wrecks for years. We are currently...

• Train Fire Will Be Allowed To Burn Out In Bullitt County

  Lee Coleman | January 16, 2007 4:18 PM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  The State Fire Marshall working with local fire officials have decided to let the fire burn itself out in Bullitt County. Those who have been evacuated still do not know how long the evacuation will last. The Red Cross opened a shelter at Okolona Christian Church at 1081 Faithful Way.Residents this morning woke to a rumble and shaking of windows close to the scene. One resident said they could...

• Train Derailment Causes Injuries, Road Closures, and Evacuations in Kentucky

  Lee Coleman | January 16, 2007 3:54 PM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  Early this morning around 8:45 a freight train derailed just south of Louisville. I-265 is shut down both directions. Homes, an elementary school and business were evacuated. So far 11 people have been treated at Jewish Hospital Medical Center South for injuries related to the the effects of the chemicals from the crash and four others at Norton Healthcare. Fumes from the crash forced a warning...

• Train Accident Causes Explosion

  Christina Cole | January 15, 2007 1:07 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  On Monday a railroad accident occured when four railroad cars broke free and rolled into a standing engine, creating an explosion and fire in Estill County, say State Police. No injuries have been reported and plans for an evacuation in Northern Estill County have been changed. After many people left the area, the residents were then told to stay inside and put towels under their doors to...

• Runway Safety Is More than an Airport-only Challenge

  Rick Patterson | January 10, 2007 1:38 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Most aviation accidents occur in close proximity to an airport. Runway safety is one of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) top safety priorities. In the late 1990's, the FAA decided to address non-compliant safety areas on a national level. Dane County Regional Airport was a high priority safety improvement project. The project was very involved, and the solution required moving...

• Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors

  M. Brandon Smith | January 05, 2007 8:47 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Recently near Columbia Metropolitan Airport, a small plane crashed leaving no survivors. The plan had left Columbia earlier in the day as it went to Rock Hill, Virginia. Authorities investigating the wreckage are still not certain what caused the plane to crash on its way back from Virginia. According to wsbtv.com:The airport reported visibility of a mile and a half and worsening at the time the...