Montana Train Derails into Yellowstone River with Contaminants

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Montana Train Derails into Yellowstone River with Contaminants
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A train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur derailed into the Yellowstone River in Montana, causing a bridge to collapse. The incident occurred between the towns of Reed Point and Columbus, leading to the closure of parts of the Yellowstone and Stillwater Rivers. State officials are advising the public to avoid parts of the Yellowstone River due to potential contamination, but there is no immediate threat to Yellowstone County.

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