The authorities of the Olomouc state in east Czech Republic announced a state of emergency following the railway crash resulting in a spill of poisonous benzene. The substance penetrates the dirt into groundwater, and the Czech government defines the event as the largest specified contamination in the world.
What happened? Causes and Effects of Disaster
There was an accident. 28 February in the village Hustaches over Beechwhere the train carrying above derailed 1000 tonnes of benzene in tankers. According to preliminary findings, the driver kept the warehouse at excessive speed, which led to falling off the rails on the crossover. A fire broke out that covered most of the 17 wagons, about 350 tonnes of hazardous substance It's gone underground.
Emergency position – what does it mean for the residents?
The decision of the Olomouc state Ladislav Oklesztieka introduced emergency, the first crisis management scale. It's been in force since Friday afternoon and it'll take time. month. It is intended to let faster recovery of contaminated areas and prevent benzene from entering the river Beet.
Near the site of the disaster, in the settlement of recreational cottages, was found contamination in 1 of the wells. The local fishing union besides reported that dangerous concentration of benzene was detected in the retention tank adjacent to the crash site.
Are the fish safe? Disturbing signals
How He Passed Stanislav Pernicky, a typical of a fishing association, not yet seen mass sea bassHowever, he called for speeding up preventive action. Benzene was detected at both the surface of the water and the bottom of the tank.
Fight against contamination: construction of the dam and operation costs
To halt the spread of the poisonous substance, firefighters and companies hired by local government They're building a metallic dam up to 7 meters deep in the ground.. It is designed to halt benzene from entering the lake and groundwater.
Former Voivode He refused to put in danger., requesting a government warrant to cover the costs of the operation. He yet received them Thursday night. Oclesztiek estimatedthat the harm caused by the disaster will emergence approximately 1 billion kroner (170 million PLN).
What is benzene and why is it so dangerous?
Benzene This carcinogenic and toxic substance used, inter alia, in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, detergents and pesticides. In the past, it was besides utilized as solvent and fuel ingredient. Its passage into the groundwater and rivers constitutes a serious threat to human wellness and the ecosystem.
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