On Saturday morning, a bridge collapse in Montana caused freight train cars to crash into the Yellowstone River, raising concerns about contamination. Montana Rail Link has since released a statement saying that two cars known to be carrying hazardous materials had not entered the river, and that there was "no expected hazmat impact" to towns in the county. Andy Garland, spokesperson for Montana Rail Link, said that the substances in the railcars solidify when exposed to air and water, so there is no risk of contamination.
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On June 24, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed after a bridge collapse near Columbus, Montana, causing multiple tanker cars to leak petroleum products into the Yellowstone River. Stillwater County Disaster and Emergency Services is working with multiple agencies to assess the environmental impact of the crash and contain the hazardous materials. The cause of the bridge collapse is still under investigation.