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FRA Statement on Culbertson Montana Derailment

Document Series:
Press Releases
Press Release Number
99-9999
Contact Name
FRA Public Affairs
Contact Phone Number
202-493-6024
Subject:
Accident Investigations
Keywords:
derailment, Montana, crude, oil

"Thursday evening a BNSF train transporting crude oil derailed near Culbertson, Montana. Local first responders are on site, and investigators from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration are en route. While no fire is currently reported, an evacuation of nearby residents has been ordered as a precaution."


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