Firefighters decide a large toxic fire of the train

A freight train that transported highly toxic chemical benzene, left the rails in the Czech Republic, causing a huge fire.

According to local media, several tankers and locomotives were wandering, and firefighters from several regions and a mobile chemical laboratory located in the area. For a few kilometers, a massive cloud of dense black smoke was visible.

In the incident, which took place near Khustapec Nada Bechva, 50 km (31 miles) southwest of the Polish border, 50 km (31 miles) southwest of the Polish border.

Benzole, which is a substance that causes cancer for humans, is an element that is present in the fuel of the aircraft.

According to the initial messages, the train is “broken” and then left the rails. The nearest electric substation also caught fire, killing power into the neighboring city of Khustopch.

The flames up to 20 m high could be seen when a fire started, one eyewitness told the Lidove Noviny newspaper.

Dramatic shots from the scene, released by the Czech fire service, show some poorly burned and destroyed tankers – some still burn, because the thick black smoke shies into the sky.

Firefighters used heavy foam to prevent the spread of fire further, while other tankers were subjected to prevent more explosions.

The helicopter, as well as a special mobile monitoring laboratory, was also opened. It took several hours to bring fire under control, officials said.

The fire affected about 15 of 17 benzene tanks running the train, a local media reported a fire service.

“The substance should be the same in all tankers, the amount will be stated, but in one tanker approximately 60 tons. However, this does not mean that everything will burn or leak,” Lucy Balansova said.

The fire service stated that the estimated damage to the fire was 125 million Czech roots (£ 4.1 million).

The locals were told to stay indoors rather than opening windows or a door. Officials say the air quality “has not exceeded” any pollution restrictions, according to Czech News IDnes.

Police say he is investigating the cause of the rails.

Benzole is a colorless or light yellow liquid with a sweet odor that can evaporate very quickly. It is used in ordinary substances such as plastic, resin, nylon and some forms of dyes, pesticides or detergents. It’s very fuel.

Exposure to benzene through breathing or taking administration can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, chills, vomiting or insomno.

A very high level of impact can lead to unconscious or death, According to the Center for Disease Control. Long -term effects of the year and more can cause problems with blood, bone marrow or immune system.