Kentucky, United States · North America
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Brooks is a town located in Kentucky, United States. With a population of 2,401, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Brooks sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brooks to your route.
The Brooks derailment was a rail accident that occurred in Brooks, Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States, about 15 miles south of Louisville.
At 08:43 EST on January 16, 2007, a CSX Transportation train pulling 80 cars from Birmingham, Alabama, to Louisville, Kentucky, derailed. The accident caused a fireball toRead more
explode over 1,000 feet into the sky. The cars were carrying several hazardous materials that resulted in an evacuation of the immediate area. The derailment was determined to be the largest in Kentucky's history.
The responders to the accident were Zoneton Fire Protection District and several Louisville fire districts.
The residents affected by the accident reached a settlement with the rail company.
On March 30, 2012, the National Transportation Safety Board released their conclusion regarding the probable cause:
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Brooks is located in Kentucky, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.0612 latitude, -85.7097 longitude.
Brooks has a population of approximately 2,401 people, making it a town in United States.
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