HAVRE, Mont. — Eleven cars of a 25-car BNSF intermodal train derailed Friday afternoon about 8 miles east of Havre, blocking the railroad’s Northern Transcon route.
The derailment occurred at 4:39 p.m., the Havre Daily News reports, quoting a BNSF spokeswoman. Hill County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Amanda Frickel said one car was carrying a hazardous material — paint thinner — but no leaks were reported. No injuries were reported.
The Amtrak Alerts Twitter feed indicates the westbound Empire Builder had passed through the area shortly before the derailment, as it arrived at Havre at 4:15 p.m., then was delayed for more than four hours “due to mechanical issues.” The eastbound train had already passed through the area. The Amtrak website currently shows today’s eastbound and westbound trains scheduled to operate normally.
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