Toxic Chemical Freight Derails in Southwest Virginia

Tank car damaged but not compromised, railroad says.
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Tank car damaged but not compromised, railroad says.
Firefighters extinguished flames within 10 minutes.
Bridge collapse drops 26 railcars into the Roanoke River
Wreck caused acid leak and electrical arcing.
Road damage restricts traffic after crash.
A June 2019 fire at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant left four injured.
Mutual aid response fought fire for nearly six hours.
Residents nearby tell about thick, choking smoke from the fire.
Firefighters immediately declare a second alarm upon arrival.
A deluge-type fire suppression system had been accidentally activated.