Train derails into Yellowstone River after bridge collapse

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Source: abc





The incident has led to closure of parts of Yellowstone and Stillwater rivers.


By Patricio Chile and Peter Charalambous June 24, 2023, 12:45 PM


A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed, sending portions of a freight train that was traveling over it into the water below, state officials said.

Multiple tanker cars were damaged and are leaking petroleum products near the Yellowstone River, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said.


The derailment into the Yellowstone River near Twin Bridges Road between Reed Point and Columbus has led to the closure of parts of the Yellowstone and Stillwater Rivers, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Saturday.

State officials are advising the public to avoid parts of the Yellowstone River due to "potential contaminants."......................................................






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I do not see anything about causalities at this point.


Nick Sortor
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🚨 #BREAKING: A large emergency response is underway after a freight train collapsed into the Yellowstone River in Montana

“Hazardous materials” are feared to be spilling into the river, and officials are are warning residents to begin limiting water usage IMMEDIATELY

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PHOTO: Several train cars are immersed in the Yellowstone River after a bridge collapse near Columbus, Mont., on June 24, 2023.
Several train cars are immersed in the Yellowstone River after a bridge collapse near Columbus, Mont., on June 24, 2023.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks - Region 5
A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed, sending portions of a freight train that was traveling over it into the water below, state officials said.

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