New York, Feb 6 (IANS) A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of Mansfield, the US state of Connecticut, leading to the overturn of several cars of the train into a river.Mansfield Fire Chief John Roache said four of the train’s cars carrying liquid propane ended up in the water. No injuries have been reported, he added.As of noon, there have been no reports of leaks or contamination, according to local authorities.A shelter-in-place order has been issued within a half…
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New York, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 28 weather-related deaths were reported as a massive winter storm dumped snow across dozens of US states over the weekend, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school closures.The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night, Xinhua news agency reported….