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The evacuation order has been lifted after a train derailed in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Two molten sulfur cars were breached and spilled, releasing toxic sulfur dioxide gas. Air monitoring has shown no detectable readings of chemicals in Livingston since 7:00 a.m. Thursday, and the fire resulting from the derailment has been extinguished. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
Two small towns in Kentucky, Livingston and Piney Branch, are being evacuated after a train derailment on a CSX line between Mullins Station and Livingston. At least 15 cars were involved, including two sulphur cars that leaked some of their contents. One crew member sustained minor injuries, but no one was hospitalized. Emergency management officials are monitoring the situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
A section of northbound I-75 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, was temporarily closed after a deadly crash involving a semi. The closure occurred between the 59 and 60 mile markers near U.S. 25. The road has since been reopened, and no further details about the crash are currently available.