Grupo Mexico Train Derailment Spills 59,000 Litres of Toxic Chemical in Sonora
Mining & Infrastructure Key Facts —The Spill. A Ferromex train operated by Grupo Mexico derailed in Sonora, releasing roughly 59,000 litres of sodium hydrosulfide. —The Chemical. Sodium hydrosulfide is a toxic industrial compound that can release dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas upon contact with water or acids. —Immediate Response. Local authorities ordered evacuations and shelter-in-place protocols […] The post Grupo Mexico Train Derailment Spills 59,000 Litres of Toxic Chemical in Sonora appeared first on The Rio Times .
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