Derailment of 2 tank wagons during a hump shunting operation
On 31 October 2024, at 5.10 p.m., during a hump shunting operation in the Antwerpen-Noord C2 fan of sidings, two wagons derail and overturn. The tank of the first wagon is pierced during the derailment: a large quantity of toluene leaks out, causing pollution.
Date
31/10/2024
Type of train
Freight
Place
Antwerpen-Noord
Status
Open
Level
1 - Serious
Dangerous goods
Yes
Keywords
derailment
hump shunting
tank car
toluene
