Train Derailment in Montana Sends Multiple Cars into Yellowstone River
A train derailment in Montana early Saturday morning caused a bridge across the Yellowstone River to collapse and sent multiple cars into the water below. The derailment occurred around 6 a.m. near Columbus, Montana, about 50 miles north of Billings. The train was carrying a mixture of hazardous materials, including petroleum products, molten sulfur, and hot asphalt. Multiple tanker cars were damaged in the derailment and are leaking petroleum products into the river. Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services said there is no immediate threat to public health, but people are being asked to avoid the area around the bridge. The cause of the derailment has not yet been determined. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. The derailment has caused significant damage to the bridge, which is now closed to traffic. The bridge is a vital transportation link for the region, and its closure is expected to cause major disruptions. The derailmen...