Train derailment causes river contamination near Quinn's Hot Springs.

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Train derailment causes river contamination near Quinn's Hot Springs.
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TL;DR

Several train cars derailed into the river west of Paradise in Sanders County, Montana. The incident occurred across from Quinn's Hot Springs and Montana Highway 135. Powder can be seen coming from some of the train cars, which is believed to be powdered clay. Fire officials and Montana Rail Link representatives are on the scene, and the rail company operating the train is unknown at this time. There are no reported injuries. Montana politicians have released statements on Twitter, and the Sanders County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there are no hazardous materials on the cars.

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