The 26 carriage train was carrying 600000 more litres of acid than previously thought when it overturned on Sunday,at least 30000 litres of which has leakedA train which derailed in Queensland was carrying 600000 more litres of sulphuric acid than originally thought and has leaked at least 31500 litres.
All 26 carriages of the train overturned at the Quarrell site, 20km east of Julia Creek, or on Sunday. Police initially said it was carrying 200000 litres of sulphuric acid but on Tuesday revealed it was actually 819000 litres. Related: Queensland flash flooding hampers rescue crews at freight train derailment Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com