Train derails into Yellowstone River after bridge collapse
The incident has led to the closure of parts of the Yellowstone and Stillwater rivers. A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapse d, sending portions of a freight train that was Travel ing over it into the water below, state officials said. Multiple tanker cars were damaged and are leaking Pet roleum products near the Yellowstone River, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said. 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 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." There is no immediate threat to Yellowstone County, the sherif...