This is a developing story; check back for updates.https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …
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BREAKING: A train carrying crude oil has derailed near Custer, Whatcom County, and everyone within a half mile of Custer should evacuate immediately, officials said.https://st.news/2M2mtyf
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• The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office said that officials are in the process of evacuating everyone within a half-mile of 7500 Portal Way. • Interstate 5 is closed between Grandview Road and Birch Bay Lynden Road. Follow our live updates:https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …
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Sheriff Bill Ello said he doesn’t believe anyone was injured, including the driver of the train. A HAZMAT team is on the scene to manage the toxic impacts of the crude oil. Follow our live updates:https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …
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Jenny Reich, a longtime Custer resident and owner of Whimsy Art Glass, was preparing to open her glass shop Tuesday afternoon when she was caught by surprise. “But all of a sudden it was a really big noise, and everything was shaking,” said Reich. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …pic.twitter.com/W8CW22YWaU
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The evacuation order was lifted for Custer residents around 4:45 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Residents must show proof of residency to return, and officials are asking that once they’re home, they stay inside. Follow updates:https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …
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• Two BNSF Railway employees were on board at the time, but no injuries were reported. • The cause of the derailment is under investigation.https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-near-custer-whatcom-county/ …
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Holy fuck
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I worry about something like this happening here all the time.
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Yeah, it's a constant thing, We are a mile from the Columbia River so we also worry abut ships.
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