Freight train derails in Czech Republic, causing major chemical fire
Czech firefighters are battling a major blaze in eastern Czech Republic after a freight train derailed and carcinogenic benzene from damaged tank wagons caught fire.
Goods train carrying benzene catches alight in Czech Republic
A goods train carrying toxic and flammable benzene derailed in the east of the Czech Republic, with the engine and at least five tank trucks catching alight, the fire services reported on Friday. Images showed a plume of black smoke following the derailment near the small town of Hustopece nad Becvou.
Czech firefighters tackle large toxic train fire
A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response.
Carcinogenic benzol on fire after a freight train accident in eastern Czech Republic
Czech firefighters were battling a massive blaze in eastern Czech Republic on Friday after a freight train derailed and carcinogenic benzol from damaged tank wagons caught fire.
Toxic benzol on fire after a freight train accident in eastern Czech Republic
Czech firefighters were battling a massive blaze in eastern Czech Republic on Friday after a freight train derailed and toxic benzol from damaged tank wagons caught fire.
Watch: Firefighters tackle blaze after train derails
Firefighters in the Czech Republic have been tackling a huge fire after a train derailed.
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