Sarasota County: Train Car Carrying 30,000 Gallons of Propane Derails, Creating a “Minefield”
It was just another day on the Seminole Gulf Railway train, carrying the usual load of sheetrock and…wait, hold up. Did you say one of the train cars was carrying…
It was just another day on the Seminole Gulf Railway train, carrying the usual load of sheetrock and...wait, hold up. Did you say one of the train cars was carrying 30,000 gallons of propane? Well, this just got a whole lot more interesting!
Apparently, the train was riding through Sarasota County when it suddenly turned into a minefield, at least according to Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Robert Bounds. Six train cars derailed, with one of them carrying enough propane to cook up a feast for the entire state of Florida.
But don't worry, folks, there's no need to panic. The propane tanker miraculously managed to stay intact, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief...for now. Of course, the real challenge will be when they try to siphon the propane out of the tanker to move it upright. That's when things have the potential to go boom, and not in a good way.
Sarasota County Train:
According to the New York Post, hazmat teams are on the scene, using drones and thermal imaging technology to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, workers have spoken to the homeless encampment that's conveniently located only 700 feet away from the derailment. Talk about a prime location for an explosion!
It's unclear what caused the train cars to flip off the tracks, but we're pretty sure it wasn't the work of a mischievous raccoon or a gust of wind. Maybe the train was just tired of carrying boring old sheetrock and wanted to spice things up a bit. We can only imagine the train's conductor shaking his head and muttering, "Not again."
In any case, it looks like the remediation efforts could take one to three days, and several hundred people working in nearby buildings may have to evacuate. On the bright side, at least they'll get an unexpected day off work. "Sorry boss, can't come in today. The train carrying propane exploded and now I'm stuck at home." It's the perfect excuse!
All jokes aside, we're glad no one was injured in the derailment. Let's just hope they can offload that propane without any hiccups. And maybe, just maybe, the train can stick to carrying less explosive cargo in the future.
2023 Grammy Red Carpet Train Wrecks and Best Looks Ranked
The 2023 Grammy Awards is always a night of excitement - both musical and fashion-wise. Before our favorite musical artists are bestowed their trophies, they took the red carpet by storm. Some were hurricanes -- or train wrecks -- while others struck lightning with their electrifying outfits.
Take a look below at the worst and best looks of the night:
Worst: Harry Styles
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Harry Styles attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Ray Angry
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Ray Angry of The Roots attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Worst: DOMi and JD Beck
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) DOMi and JD Beck attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Nancy Wilson
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Worst: Shania Twain
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Shania Twain attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Blac Chyna
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Blac Chyna attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Fat Joe
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Fat Joe attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Amber Rose
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Amber Rose attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Worst: Jack Harlow
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Jack Harlow attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Worst: Mary J. Blige
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Mary J. Blige attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Taylor Swift
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Taylor Swift attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Kacey Musgraves
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kacey Musgraves attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Fran Drescher
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Fran Drescher attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Smokey Robinson and Frances Glandney
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Smokey Robinson and Frances Glandney attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Lil Uzi Vert
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Uzi Vert attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Diplo
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Diplo attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Erick The Architect
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Erick The Architect attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Heidi Klum
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Heidi Klum attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Pharrell Williams
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Pharrell Williams attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Camila Cabello
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Camila Cabello attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Lourdes Leon
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Lourdes Leon attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Kelsea Ballerini
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kelsea Ballerini attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Maren Morris
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Maren Morris attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Steve Lacy
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Steve Lacy attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Questlove
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Questlove attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Bebe Rexha
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Bebe Rexha attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Miguel
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Miguel attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Violet Chachki and Gottmik
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (front L-R) Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Violet Chachki and Gottmik attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Doja Cat
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Doja Cat attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Best: Lizzo
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lizzo attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Best: Cardi B
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Cardi B attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
