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Fiona Leishman

Train derails into Yellowstone River sparking fears of hazardous spill

A bridge crossing the Yellowstone River in rural Montana has collapsed, plunging a freight train carrying hazardous materials into the water below sparking fears of a spill.

The freight train cars were carrying asphalt and sulfur, according to Stillwater County's chief of emergency services, David Stamey.

Drinking water intakes downstream have been shut down by officials while the danger is being assessed.

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