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July 2, 2015

Tennessee: 5,000 Evacuated After Chemical Train Derails 
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In Tennessee, more than 5,000 people have been evacuated after a train
carrying a flammable, poisonous chemical derailed and caught fire near
Knoxville. The train was reportedly carrying liquified petroleum gas and
a toxic product used to make plastics. Seven firefighters were
hospitalized after breathing in the fumes.

 

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