A freight train that wore a highly toxic chemical benzen flew into the Czech Republic, causing a huge fire.
Several tankers and locomotives have intimidated, with firefighters from several regions and a mobile chemical laboratory deployed to the area, according to local media. The massive cloud of dense black smoke was visible several kilometers.
Railway officials say no one was injured in the incident, which happened near Hustopeče Nada Vienna, on Friday, 50 KM (31 miles) southwest of the Polish border.
Benzen, which is a substance that causes cancer for humans, is the element present in the fuel of the aircraft.
The train “separated” and then demolished it, according to the initial reports. In a nearby electric tenant, she also caught fire, killing strength in the nearby town of Hustopeče.
The flames up to 20 meters high were visible when a fire broke out, one eyewitness told the Noviny Lidova newspaper.
Dramatic shots of drones from the scene, published by the Czech Fire Department, show several poor coal and destroyed tankers – some still worse as thick black smoke goes out into the sky.
Firefighters used heavy foam to prevent the fire from spreading further, while other tankers were lowered to prevent multiple explosions.
A helicopter was also deployed as well as a special mobile chemical supervision laboratory. It took several hours for the fire to undergo control, the officials said.
The fire hit about 15 of the 17 Benzen tank, which the train was transporting, said a spokesman for the local media fire department.
“The substance should be the same in all tankers. The amount will be listed, but it is approximately 60 tons in one tanker. However, this does not mean that everything will burn or leak,” said Lucie Balázá.
The locals were told to stay indoors, not open windows or doors. Officials say the air quality “has not yet exceeded” pollution limits, according to the Czech News Idens website.
Police say they will investigate the cause of deviations.
Benzen is a colorless or light-yellow liquid with a sweet scent that can evaporate very quickly. Used in common substances such as plastic, resin, nylon and some shapes of colors, pesticides or detergents. It is very flammable.
Exposure to benzene by breathing or swallowing can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, shivering, vomiting, orless.
Very high levels of exposure can lead to unconsciousness or death, According to the CDC. Long -term exposure in the year or more could cause problems with blood, bone deer or immune system.
