A freight train traveling in western Montana derailed Sunday morning, sending several of the 25 cars, and their contents, into a river, authorities said.
The derailment occurred on the banks of the Clark Fork River across from Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort near Paradise in Sanders County.
Fire departments are currently on scene.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation, according to CNN.
NBC Montana reported:
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office announced a train derailed near Quinn’s Hot Springs Sunday morning.
Authorities received a call around 9:20 a.m. about a train derailment across the river from Highway 135 near mile marker 19.5.
Officials said about 25 cars transporting beer were derailed from the line.
Fire departments are currently on scene.
Montana Rail Link, the company that owns the rails, has been alerted to the situation.
Officials said there is no current danger to the public and no injuries were reported.
NBC Montana will update this article with the latest information.
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BUT YOU CAN BET YOU MONEY BIDEN HAS NOT BEEN THEIR TO CHECK ON THINGS. HE IS TOO BIG OF A ASSHOLE TO GO AND DO ANYTHING FOR THOSE PEOPLE. HE IS PLAYING WITH THE CHINA AND SCREWING THEY FOR MORE MONEY. I HOPE HE DROWNS IN ALL THAT MONEY. HIM AND HIS TRAITOR FAMILY