Yellowstone River Disaster: Train Derails and Hazardous Materials Spill

A bridge over the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed, causing portions of a freight train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur to fall into the river. 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, and federal officials are reviewing recent bridge inspection reports. The incident also took out a fiber-optic cable, affecting internet service to many customers in the state.