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Translated from Khmer by Socheata
While there was a commotion about a plane crash incident in Kampot province on Tuesday, another incident took place in Sihanoukville when a train line overturned causing a spill of several thousand liters of fuel. The Koh Santepheap newspaper reported that a tank hauling 48,000 liters of fuel was among the overturned wagons. The reason for the overturn appears to be the decrepit old railroad tracks which could no longer support the weight of the wagons. The report indicated that immediately after the train overturned, several dozens of villagers rushed in to try to scoop the spilled fuel. Some were able to collect two cans of fuels, while others were able to scavenge even more until railroad officials arrived and instilled order. According to officials, at least half of the tank load of fuel was lost. The incident took place near the Popeal Kher area, Trapeang Moul village, Choeung Kauk commune, Prey Nub district, Sihanoukville, on Tuesday. A commune councilor from Choeung Kauk indicated that the Diesel fuel in the wagon belonged to the Sokimex company.
