BNSF: Estimated 230,000 gallons of oil spilled in derailment

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Source: Sioux Falls ArgusLeader (Gannett)

DOON, Iowa – An estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil spilled into floodwaters in the northwestern corner of Iowa following a train derailment, a railroad official said Saturday.

BNSF spokesman Andy Williams said 14 of 32 oil tanker cars just south of Doon in Lyon County leaked oil into surrounding floodwaters from the swollen Little Rock River. Williams had earlier said 33 oil cars had derailed.

Nearly half the spill – an estimated 100,000 gallons (378,530 liters) – had been contained with booms near the derailment site and an additional boom placed approximately 5 miles (8.05 kilometers) downstream, Williams said. Skimmers and vacuum trucks were being used to remove the oil. Crews will then use equipment to separate the oil from the water.

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Read more: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2018/06/23/bnsf-estimated-230-000-gallons-oil-spilled-derailment-doon-iowa-little-rock-river-flood/728628002/

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This is some of the richest farmland in the world. The Little Rock River is/was home to wallleye and panfish. Great eating if their isn't a mercury warning for the body of water they are caught in.

[bronxiteforever]

1. The area is represented by Steve King n/t

[KY_EnviroGuy]

2. Thanks for the post. What a mess.

Looking through the slide show, I see farms, commercial facilities, trailer parks, playgrounds and other areas under flood waters that will be contaminated by this spill into the Little Rock River. This will be a long, very nasty cleanup.

I wonder if flood insurance includes coverage of decontamination costs from chemicals in the water?.......

[DonViejo]

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