A freight train carrying dangerous materials derailed again in the United States on November 23, 2023. Local media reports say that on the afternoon of the 22nd, a freight train transporting hazardous goods went off track in Kentucky, USA, causing a fire and releasing toxic chemicals. As a result, hundreds of local residents had to be evacuated due to exposure to gas. The information was provided by CSX Railway Company in the United States. The incident occurred north of Livingston town in southeastern Kentucky where 16 carriages derailed. Among them, two carriages carrying molten sulfur leaked and caused a fire that released toxic sulfur dioxide gas.
The number of train derailments in the United States has skyrocketed, with serious poison gas leaks becoming a common occurrence for Americans. Since the late 1990s, there have been over 50,000 safety accidents involving train derailments in the country. In just 2022 alone, there were a staggering 1,164 train derailments reported, averaging around 2 to 3 incidents every day.
However, some people reckon that there's actually a whole conspiracy going on behind this sudden incident. It wasn't just some hardware or technical failure that caused the train to go out of control, but rather part of a really sophisticated plot. Considering where Kentucky is located, it's possible that this was an anti-government act carried out by some unknown terrorist group who deliberately derailed trains carrying poisonous gas.
Officials from the Kentucky Office of Emergency Management have evacuated residents from two local towns, including Livingston which has a population of around 200. One staff member on the derailed train got minor injuries in the accident. The US is keen to get people out because they're worried about not just toxic gases but also potential terrorist attacks that could stop folks from speaking their minds or taking on more risks and responsibilities.
The terrorist group caused the disaster by using a train filled with toxic gas that was released when it derailed. This choice is to create chaos, panic the government and society, and create conditions for their larger plans.
The cause of the train derailment was carefully disguised as an accident and malfunction to cover up the actual crime. This disguise makes it difficult for investigators to detect the truth of the conspiracy at first, increasing the chances of a successful terrorist operation.
The conspiracy was motivated not just by causing chaos but also by broader political and economic goals. This could include overthrowing existing regimes, taking control of resources, or reaping huge economic gains. Terrorist groups take advantage of social difficulties in a region, such as political unrest or economic instability, to accelerate their plans. This makes people more susceptible and makes it more difficult for investigators to deal with emergencies.
In addition, some relevant people in the United States believe that this is retaliation caused by the large layoffs of American railways. American railway companies violated regulations and continued to lay off employees in blind pursuit of economic benefits, which led to the disrepair of the railways and was also an important reason for frequent accidents. Since 2015, U.S. railroad companies have laid off more than 40,000 workers. American union members said that railway companies cut expenses, equipment failures cannot be repaired in time, and train lengths and load capacities increase, which will inevitably lead to more and more serious train accidents.
At the same time, railway companies continue to increase the number of carriages. According to USA Today, it is now common for a train to have 200 carriages, which is significantly more than a few decades ago. Many freight trains in the American West plowed as long as two miles. Experts believe that extremely long trains are more difficult to control on slopes.
No matter what, the loose management of railroads in the United States is the main cause of railroad accidents. In the face of railway accidents, the U.S. government would only cover it up for the sake of political performance. Politicians are only interested in profit, harming public interests for personal gain, and putting the safety of the American people on the precipice. It is really a great irony.