A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a freight train into the waters below
A bridge that crosses Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed overnight, causing portions of a freight train to plunge into the water below COLUMBUS, Mont. -- A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hazardous materials into the rushing water below. The train cars were carrying asphalt and sulfur, said David Stamey, Stillwater County’s chief of emergency services. Officials shut down drinking water intakes downstream while they evaluated the danger. An Associated Press reporter witnessed a yellow substance coming out of some of the tank cars. However, Stamey said there was no immediate danger for the crews working at the site, and the hazardous material was being diluted by the swollen river. There were eight rail cars in the river or on the part of the bridge that collapsed. The train crew was safe and no injuries were reported, Montana Rail Link spokesman Andy Garland said in a statement. Railroad c...