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"A shift in the weather could heighten the risk of potential health hazards after a mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed in North Dakota and set off explosions, authorities said, urging residents of a nearby town evacuate," via 

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said the incident raises concerns about rail safety, especially given the increase in the use of rail to transport oil.

"We're just seeing an enormous increase," she told MPR News. "We need to upgrade our rail lines and make sure it's safe."

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(h/t NewsCut) “A shift in the weather could heighten the risk of potential health hazards after a mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed in North Dakota and set off explosions, authorities said, urging residents of a nearby town evacuate,” via AP/MPR News About 2,400 people live in Casselton, about a mile from Monday’s fiery derailment. 

(h/t NewsCut) “A shift in the weather could heighten the risk of potential health hazards after a mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed in North Dakota and set off explosions, authorities said, urging residents of a nearby town evacuate,” via AP/MPR News About 2,400 people live in Casselton, about a mile from Monday’s fiery derailment. Read more →


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