Derailment two BNSF train In Arizona and Washington, it occurred on March 9, shortly after a toxic waste spill in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3.

Derailment in Washington State

A derailment near Anacortes, Washington dumped approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the environment. No injuries have been reported, but the cause of the derailment remains unknown.

The accident occurred on the Swinomish Tribal Reservation along Puget Sound. Most of the oil spilled onto the land side of the track rather than into the water, according to the state’s Department of Ecology. Nonetheless, precautions were taken to protect the shoreline and remaining fuel was removed from the two derailed locomotives.

Derailed in Arizona

Arizona train wreckAnita Mortensen, a spokeswoman for the Mojave County Sheriff’s Department, said eight vehicles were caught carrying corn syrup, blocking a highway. bottom.

Rail safety in question

The Washington and Arizona accidents came amid growing concerns about railroad safety nationwide. Last month’s toxic train derailment in Ohio is still very much in the news. Additionally, since the Ohio accident, there have been multiple derailments across the United States, including Michigan and Alabama.

Federal data shows that the United States has an average of three derailments per day.However, most derailments do not lead to widespread environmental and health hazards.