Emergency crews clean up after train derailed, spilling sulphuric acid
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Version 0 of 1. Related: Queensland flash flooding hampers rescue crews at freight train derailment Emergency crews have continued to clean up in heavy rain after a freight train derailment in mid northern Queensland. About 200,000 litres of sulphuric acid and diesel fuel were spilled when all 26 carriages overturned at the Quarrells site, 20km east of Julia Creek, on Sunday. A 2km exclusion zone remained in place on Monday after Queensland police declared it an emergency. Three men are believed to have been injured. “Emergency services attended the scene, however, Queensland Rail crews have been unable to access the site as the Flinders highway is currently cut off due to flooding in the region,” Queensland Rail said. “Safety is Queensland Rail’s number one priority and we are investigating the cause of the incident and will work closely with relevant authorities on the environmental response as required. “The extent of damage to the track is yet to be determined but it is expected the track will remain closed for several days.” Inlander passenger services as well as freight trains will be affected. |