"Mississippi River Mishap: Train Derails and Containers Plunge"
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A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in southwestern Wisconsin, injuring four employees and sending two containers into the Mississippi River. The cause of the derailment remains unclear. The train was carrying lithium-ion batteries, paint, and oxygen containers. BNSF is working with local and state agencies to investigate the cause and remove the derailed cars from the site. The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. local time in DeSoto, a village near the border of Wisconsin and Iowa.
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