BNSF Cargo Train Hauling Ethanol Derails in Minnesota

The derailment west of Minneapolis caused a fire and prompted residents in Raymond to evacuate

Photo illustration: Xingpei Shen

A freight train hauling ethanol, a highly flammable and toxic chemical, derailed in Minnesota early Thursday, sparking a fire and prompting residents to evacuate the area.

The derailment occurred in Raymond, a town roughly 100 miles west of Minneapolis, and there were no injuries reported, according to an official at the Raymond fire department. Residents within a half-mile of the accident were asked to evacuate. 

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