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GASSED

A two-book series told in six parts, we follow in detail the day of the catastrophe, the 17-day evacuation as officials struggle to patch the leaking tank, and the years-long aftermath as spill victims seek answers to their chronic illness and chemical sensitivity, while beseeching government agencies for help and taking the railroad company to court to find justice.

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Plaintiffs build the case that Montana Rail Link has run an unsafe railroad for many years, culminating in increased accidents and failed rail leading up to the Alberton spill. MRL dismisses the accusations as a ‘junk railroad conspiracy theory.’ We also consider the recent history of Curve 155 inspections.

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Part 6 Chapter 12 "MRL History" / Chapter 13 "Curve 155"

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