According to a report from County Administrator Jan Lesher, of the 24 rail cars that derailed, three ruptured, spilling more than 30,000 gallons of sulfuric acid onto the east side of the tracks.
A report issued by County Administrator Jan Lesher on Monday shared new details on the train derailment that occurred in Green Valley, Friday. According to the report, of the 24 rail cars that derailed, 20 of them were carrying sulfuric acid. Three of those tankers ruptured, spilling more than 30,000 gallons onto the east side of the tracks. A few other tankers were leaking, but were righted/plugged and the acid contained, the report said.
Union Pacific cleared an area and built a berm to protect the Santa Cruz River channel and other washes. Rail cars were staged for removal on Friday night. The salvageable acid was transferred to a large tank for delivery to the intended customer, the report said. Conservation Lands & Resources Director Kris Gade and other staff from CLR met with Union Pacific's Senior Director of Hazardous Material Operations and Field Hazmat Manager on Saturday, Oct. 12, to assess the site.
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