A 40-car CSX freight train derailed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, early Monday, prompting precautionary evacuations, officials said.
The train derailment occurred in Whitemarsh Township around 4:50 a.m., according to CSX.
Officials reported no injuries or known hazards to the public but one train car involved in the incident reportedly carried hazardous materials.
A statement CSX provided to Fox Business said 16 train cars derailed.
Here’s footage at the scene:
July 17 curse!
Parasite Virus:
Biotrophs are obligate parasites that have evolved elaborate host–pathogen interactions characterized by infection structures called haustoria that enable the pathogen to maintain an intricate and intimate interaction with their plant host without causing host cell death.
Moar articles showing the viral parasite connection:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/obligate-parasite
July 17 curse!
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It definitely qualifies.