A train car exploded in the US state of Nebraska with perchloric acid. The fire department of the city of North Platte reported this on the social network X.
The incident occurred at the railway station, which belongs to the local company Union Pacific Bailey Yard. A carriage with perchloric acid exploded and subsequently caught fire.
Due to the spread of toxic smoke, an emergency evacuation was announced. The cause of the incident is still being established. There were no reports of casualties.