The damage after the fire of the tank is 120 million crowns. Police are investigating threats to negligence

The train set passed through the railway station Hustopeče nad Bečvou around 11:30, in the direction from Valašské Meziříčí in Vsetín. « When passing through the signal and a rail switch near the building of the Hustopeče nad Bečvou railway station, there was an unidentified cause, disconnecting the locomotive from the rest of the train consisting of 17 wagons, » the spokeswoman said. These were tanker cars, which, according to her, were almost 1.025 tons of benzene.

Part of the train subsequently derailed and part of the chemical was ignited for the undetected causes. “At least 14 train trains were hit by fire. The fire also hit the railway facility for the operation of the railway line and part of the adjacent surroundings. The locomotive was not affected by the fire, reached the platform to the third track from the building of the railway station Hustopeče nad Bečvou, where it stopped, ”said Zajícová. Firefighters have previously stated that the fire hit 15 tanks.

According to the police spokesman, the damage was preliminarily estimated at 120 million crowns, firefighters estimated it at 125 million crowns. In a large fire, no one suffered injuries. “We currently have patrols that guard the place of fire, ensure safety and work closely with other IRS (integrated rescue system) components. The consideration of the place will take place as soon as the circumstances allow, ”added Zajícová.

The fire of the tanker is under control and does not spread. Dozens of firefighters will continue to dispose of it today, regional firefighters spokesman Radek Buryánek said on Saturday morning. The benzene left in the crashed tanks should be pumped today. The cause of the accident and the fire is detected by investigators.

Mayor Hustopeče in the Přerov region Júlia Vozáková said that on Saturday morning a crisis staff was present at which the representatives of the Railway Administration, Traffic Inspectorate and Environmental and Water Managers were present in addition to representatives of the village.

“Although over -limit concentrations have not been found in the air, experts do not recommend moving outside within five kilometers. Otherwise, samples of samples take place, deciding on the way of extracting contaminated soil and removal of benzol residues from damaged tanks. I have to say that all ingredients work perfectly so that the consequences of the accident can be removed as soon as possible, ”said Vozáková.

Jana Kučerová, a spokesperson for the Morava River Basin, said water managers were repeatedly taking water samples. “It is not yet possible to say anything closer to the possible water pollution. Samples will only be evaluated in laboratory. Samples will be taken in the next days, ”she said.

According to information from the chemical manufacturer, there was a highly flammable benzene substance made from benzol in the DEZA company in nearby Valašské Meziříčí. In connection with the fire, firefighters declared the highest level of fire alarm they use in emergencies.

Units from several regions fought with a massive fire, namely from the land of helicopters, Slovak firefighters with special technology came. Firefighters will probably be on the spot all weekend.

On the line from Hranice in Přerov to Horní Lidč in the Vsetín region, there is interrupted operation in the section between the stations Hustopeče nad Bečvou and Lhotka nad Bečvou. Passengers can use a substitute bus service, some connections run away. The restriction may take several weeks.