BNSF Train Derails in Mitchell South Dakota

September 21st, 2012 |

MITCHELL, S.D. — Two BNSF locomotives that were traveling east and hauling an empty 85-car freight train derailed at about 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 19, just west of the Burr Street railroad bridge in Mitchell, South Dakota.

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A BNSF repair crew in Mitchell, SD straightens out a bent rail after a train derailment on September 20, 2012 near the Burr St railroad bridge. Photo credit: Daily Republic

According to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway spokeswoman Amy McBeth, both locomotives stayed upright after running off the tracks and there were no reports of injuries or any cargo spilling.

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A section of the track was damaged and bent as a result of the accident and BNSF workers arrived on the scene to repair the damage.
The railway was expected to be reopened by the end of the day Wednesday, McBeth said.

The incident remains under investigation by BNSF at this time.

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