Oil Train Hits Semi at Saint Paul Park Crossing
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
On June 7, 2015, a semi carrying flour was struck by a Bakken oil train while crossing the tracks in Saint Paul Park, south of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The crossing was noted to have warning lights but lacked physical barriers. The truck was destroyed, and no injuries were reported.
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Why it matters
The incident occurred at a location where BNSF tracks pass through urban zones and near refinery complexes. The Bakken oil trains have been a growing concern due to derailments and fires while traveling from the Dakotas to the east coast. The Mayor of Saint Paul Park noted concerns about the safety of this particular crossing.
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Who's involved
- St. Paul ParkCity where the incident occurred
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The entities involved
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St. Paul Park
city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
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