KALISPELL — Cleanup continued on Monday along U.S. Highway 2 near Essex after a BNSF train derailed on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
The train consisted of 12 cars carrying grain. There were no hazardous materials involved and no injuries were reported.
A BNSF spokesperson tells MTN they are working with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Forest Service on a cleanup plan to ensure the protection of wildlife.
Part of that plan includes vac trucks being used to collect spilled grain for removal.
We asked BNSF for the cause of the derailment and how long the cleanup process will take, but have not yet received a response.
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