Bridge Failure Causes Freight Train to Plunge into Yellowstone River with Hazardous Materials

A bridge over the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed, causing a freight train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur to plunge into the water. Drinking water intakes downstream were shut down while officials evaluated the danger. The train crew was safe and no injuries were reported. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, but heavy river flows may have played a role. The incident also took out a fiber-optic cable, affecting internet service to many customers in the state.