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Nathan Minten
Approximately fifty cars derailed off of the tracks on the Union Pacific Train in this Iowa town. The train exploded into flames that could be seen miles away in all directions. Officials from the railroad confirmed the initial suspicions of chemicals being transported on the train. Chemicals including; hydrochloric acid, potassium hydroxide, asphalt and ammonium nitrate were on board.
One local named Nathan Minten captured the damage from the sky with his drone.
This event caused many locals to have to evacuate homes and businesses. Reports say that approximately 3,000 individuals were evacuated. According to the EPA, some of the acid from the train spilled onto the nearby area, but that there was no major environmental damage done.
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