Disaster Alert: Train Incident in South Carolina

Disaster Alert

South Carolina – A 10-car train, that carried hazardous materials, overturned in Lexington County and prompted the evacuation of local residents on Sunday, November 20. The evacuation was issued as a precaution in case of a spill.

Central South Carolina chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT) and temporarily opened a shelter for the evacuees while cars were being placed back on tracks.

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