An alarming observation reported by an Associated Press correspondent was a yellow fluid seeping from the damaged tank cars.
The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office initially announced the release of petroleum products from the derailed tankers.
However, updated reports, verified by a local news outlet, indicated that the eight tankers involved did not carry oil.
Substances Leaked and Precautions Taken
This Montana train derailment has resulted in leaks of asphalt and another unidentified “slow-moving” substance, as confirmed by local fire and disaster officials.
As the investigation progresses, officials assure that “there is no immediate threat to Yellowstone County.”
Historical Weather Woes
Unconfirmed reports raise questions about the stability of the bridge leading to this Montana train derailment.
Recent high water conditions, potentially linked to the heavy rains experienced in the region, are said to have battered the bridge.
This suggests a grim echo of the 2022 flooding that wreaked havoc on the Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding Montana towns.
