C.A.R.S. Comments On Dubuque Rail Incident

An 11 car train carrying ethanol derailed on Wednesday north of Dubuque, Iowa

and three railcars were on fire and another three had fallen into the Mississippi River. 8 more are leaking ethanol into the river, a major drinking source there. Maureen Freedland with Citizens Acting for Rail Safety says incidents like these are why there are groups like hers.

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The accident happened just before 11:30 Wednesday morning in a remote location and access for emergency crews has been difficult. The CARS group is asking for heightened demand for safer rails and an environmental study locally.