Snow drift blamed for train derailing at Monida crossing

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, Mont. – A train derailed at the Monida crossing, the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Wednesday. BCSO said only the first engine derailed after crashing into a snow drift. The train had five engines and 72 cars each engine weighing 412,000 pounds. Fortunately no serious damage or injuries were reported.
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