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About 40,000 gallons of crude oil leak after derailment
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170630/about-40000-gallons-of-crude-oil-leak-after-derailmentAs many as 25 railroad tanker cars derailed early Friday evening in Plainfield, resulting in a leak of about 40,000 gallons of crude oil, according to Plainfield police.
The derailment disrupted traffic, as the rest of the train continues to block several crossings, Plainfield Police Sgt. Mike Fisher said.
No one was hurt, he said, and firefighters managed to keep the oil from flowing in to the DuPage River, he said.
"It is quite a distance away from the river, but it is still too close for comfort," Fisher said.
The derailment disrupted traffic, as the rest of the train continues to block several crossings, Plainfield Police Sgt. Mike Fisher said.
No one was hurt, he said, and firefighters managed to keep the oil from flowing in to the DuPage River, he said.
"It is quite a distance away from the river, but it is still too close for comfort," Fisher said.