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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2005
Page
1
The Gran It eville disaster follows two Norfolk Southern trains derailing and leaking chlorine. Aiken County dispatchers fielded over 100 911 calls as residents described yellow fog wreckage and a fatal toll of nine workers at Avordale Mills.
A 12 page free section recounts a deadly chlorine gas leak and a major rail disaster. It notes the national impact and government focus on railroad safety as the story begins a long unfolding chapter.
Aiken County filed a class action naming Union Tank Car Co Olin Corp Norfolk Southern and others over the Graniteville Jan 6 train wreck. The chlorine leak killed nine and forced 5400 residents to evacuate as a rail switch allegedly left open caused derailment.
Officials warn residents to stay warm and safe as temperatures dip into the 20s this weekend. Fire suppression Lt. Brian Brazier urges working smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher nearby while heaters are in use. Local image shows Aiken Public Safety crew with a fire extinguisher near a firetruck.
SCE&G says meters could not be read during the Graniteville evacuation after a train wreck and chlorine release. About 1,600 customers had bills estimated from past usage, with reads later possible. Call SCE&G at 1-803-442-2000 or 1-800-251-7234 with questions.
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