中新社旧金山7月5日电 据美国媒体报道,一列装载危险品的火车在美国内布拉斯加州发生脱轨事故,并引发火灾。事故发生于当地时间5日,北达科他州紧急救援队伍迅速响应,目前事故现场已实施全面封锁,大量消防人员和救援队伍正在现场进行紧急处置。
据报道,脱轨火车装载的危险品为易燃液体,其性质对环境和人员构成重大威胁。事故发生后,当地气象部门密切关注火势蔓延情况,以确保周边居民安全。北达科他州州长已宣布进入紧急状态,并请求联邦政府提供额外的资源和援助。
事故原因仍在调查中,初步信息显示,可能是由于恶劣天气条件导致的铁轨故障引发火车脱轨。对此,铁路运营方表示将全面配合事故调查,同时采取措施防止类似事件再次发生。
当地警方已对事故现场周围地区进行了疏散,受影响的居民和企业正接受安置和协助。环保部门也已介入,评估事故对环境可能造成的潜在影响,并采取措施减少危害。
目前,事故造成的具体损失和人员伤亡情况尚在统计中。铁路部门表示,将全力配合相关部门的工作,确保事故调查公正、透明,同时确保铁路系统的安全运营,为公众提供稳定可靠的交通服务。
此事件再次提醒人们,危险品运输的安全管理至关重要,需要各方共同努力,加强监管和预防措施,确保公共安全和环境安全。
英语如下:
Headline: Hazardous Materials Train Derails and Blazes in North Dakota, US, Emergency Response Underway
July 5, San Francisco, Xinhua – According to US media reports, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Nebraska, USA, leading to a fire. The incident occurred on the 5th of July, and North Dakota’s emergency response teams swiftly reacted, implementing a full lockdown at the scene. Large numbers of firefighters and rescue teams are currently on-site, dealing with the emergency.
The train that derailed was carrying flammable liquids, posing significant threats to both the environment and personnel. Following the incident, local meteorological departments closely monitored the spread of the fire to ensure the safety of nearby residents. The governor of North Dakota declared a state of emergency and requested additional resources and aid from the federal government.
The cause of the derailment is still under investigation, with initial reports suggesting it might have been due to track failures caused by adverse weather conditions. The train operator has stated that they will fully cooperate with the investigation and take measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
Local police have evacuated areas around the incident site, and affected residents and businesses are being provided with assistance and accommodation. Environmental departments have also介入, assessing the potential environmental impacts of the accident and taking steps to minimize harm.
The extent of the damage and casualties caused by the accident are still being calculated. The railway department has pledged to fully cooperate with relevant departments, ensuring a fair and transparent investigation, while also maintaining the safety of the railway system and providing stable and reliable transportation services to the public.
This event underscores the critical importance of the safety management of hazardous materials transportation, requiring concerted efforts from all parties to strengthen supervision and preventive measures, ensuring public safety and environmental safety.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/07-06/10247075.shtml
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