Train carrying crude oil explodes in West Alabama

[dixiegrrrrl]

That train crosses a trestle about 1/4 mile from my house.
It was announced a few months ago that the trains would be carrying crude oil.
And now this..

12 cars derailed, followed by several explosions, fires.
Fortunately, in a very rural area.
Unfortunately, rural area is difficult to get to, it is west of Tuscaloosa, for reference.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/23912869/train-crash-reported-in-west-alabama

[spanone]

1. k&r...

[malaise]

2. No regulations required

ReTHUGs & baggers run the show

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. The small waerways in that area lead to a major river

which goes into the Gulf.

Sheesh.

[malaise]

5. Some human being are incapable of separating the care of our

environment from profit.

[Purveyor]

4. This is why I support modern, well maintained pipelines. eom

[NickB79]

7. It's why I support leaving the shit in the ground

And not polluting the entire fucking planet for millenia to come.

If I were a paranoid conspiracy nut, I'd almost think the numerous oil train crashes were intentional as a way to pump up support for Keystone XL and it's unholy ilk.

[cali]

6. that is going to inevitably and unfortuately happen with increasing frequency

there are a combination of factors involved.