The 2023 Kentucky train derailment occurred on the afternoon of November 22, 2023, at approximately 2:23 PM ET, a CSX mixed freight train derailed in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, causing a major spill of molten sulfur chemicals near Roundstone Creek, a creek located northwest of Livingston.
The governor of Kentucky declared a state of emergency in the entire surroundings of Rockcastle County in connection of the derailment and the chemicals, but was lifted several hours later.
The train spilled burning molten sulfur chemicals that created a large plumes of smoke.
[4][5] The chemicals released were suspected to include sulfur dioxide, which is harmful in high concentrations and as a background pollutant.
[6] In reaction to the derailment, the Chinese government launched a disinformation campaign on social media alleging a cover-up.