WASHINGTON - (KFGO-AM) -- Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of an oil train derailment and fire near Heimdal, ND. The NTSB said late Wednesday morning that a team is heading to the scene
Acting Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg has issued a statement on the train derailment and fire in the tiny town of Heimdal, North Dakota.
"A crude oil train has derailed near Heimdal, North Dakota this morning, resulting in a large fire involving several tank cars. The town of Heimdal is being evacuated. The FRA has deployed a ten person investigation team to the site and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. Today’s incident is yet another reminder of why we issued a significant, comprehensive rule aimed at improving the safe transport of high hazard flammable liquids. The FRA will continue to look at all options available to us to improve safety and mitigate risks.”