Train Wreck and Chemical Spill Shock Graniteville
In Graniteville South Carolina a morning train wreck and chlorine spill killed at least eight people and sent hundreds to hospitals. Emergency crews from multiple states flooded Aiken County aiding evacuations and response while Gov. Sanford declared a state of emergency.
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Emergency declared for Graniteville by Governor and curfew issued
Governor Mark Sanford declared a state of emergency for Aiken County at noon. Sheriff Michael Hunt imposed a 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew for Graniteville residents within a two mile radius of the crash site. Norfolk Southern set up a family assistance center at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken. A chlorine release from a collision of two Norfolk Southern trains caused a derailed cars and a trapped motorist, prompting decontamination centers and a mandatory evacuation.
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Norfolk Southern offers aid to Graniteville spill victims
Norfolk Southern apologizes for the Graniteville chemical spill and arranges emergency funds for displaced residents. A family assistance center opens at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken with hours this weekend and a toll free line for information and reimbursements. Residents must file claims with proof of living in the area and receipts for out of pocket costs.
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