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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1985
Page
12
A train derailment near the Savannah River Plant drew Beech Island Silver Bluff New Ellenton and Jackson fire departments plus the S C Highway Patrol and Civil Defense. Seven tank cars carrying Cyclohexane were destroyed as crews moved sightseers away and secured the area amid wind driven spread.
A faulty undercarriage in a train’s 148 cars caused a 7 am derailment near a crossing while eight tankers and 11 cars were pulled from the rails. A second derailment followed from a jackknifing effect. No injuries were reported as about 20 homes were evacuated and later allowed to return. The tankers carried cyclohexane to Augusta, Georgia. Authorities contained vapor and set a barrier to protect the Savannah River.
A published roster lists prospective jurors for the term from North Augusta and surrounding areas. Names include Ralph A. Abreu Aiken Lorine W Addie Gloverville Zola G Asbell North Augusta Gladys S Atkinson Aiken and many others across Aiken Beech Island Warrenville Langley Graniteville Ridge Spring and more.
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