“As in movies about Revelation!” – a train carrying Benzene exploded in the Czech Republic

A major train accident took place in Czech Republic Moravia, about 50 km from the border with Poland. Fire filming resembles films about Revelation.

A freight train carrying benzen is in the fire at this time. The incident took place near the village of Gitpeche, Nad Bechvoi, in the Psherov district, about 50 km from the border with Poland. The derailed train and a benzene leak, a flammable and toxic liquid, started from the damaged tank. Due to the drainage of the substance, “at least five train cars caught fire.” Firefighters have declared a special level of fire hazard.

The representative of the firefighter Lucy Balazhova He said firefighters in three regions work on the spot. A chemical laboratory is also sent on the site. Also, works are organized to extinguish the fires in the air.

The governor of the region reports that no one was injured in the incident.

Eyeing witnesses of disasters report that the fire was accompanied by flames up to 20 meters high, as well as thick black smoke. Firefighters inform inhabitants about the region about the need to open windows (the station is about 500 meters from the residential area.

Benzene is a transparent harmful liquid that forms during charcoal carbonization. It consists of benzene, toluene, Xilene and other compounds. Previously, it has been used as a component of fuel mixtures for internal combustion engines.