At least 25 cars derailed from a train in Montana on Sunday, spilling an unidentified substance onto the ground, authorities said.
Early reports indicated that the contents of the spill did not pose a threat to the public, but what the train was carrying remains to be confirmed.
The company that owns the train has not been identified at this time, while Montana Rail Link, which owns the railway, is aware of the fact and no injuries have been reported, NBC Montana noted.
The recent accident occurred just days after a 70-car train derailed in North Dakota, which was carrying hazardous materials.
The Canadian Pacific train derailed in that incident overnight, with no reported injuries, the company said in a statement.
According to authorities, 31 of the 70 carriages derailed and there was a leak of liquid asphalt, although no fires broke out.
Sunday’s derailment was the latest in a series of train accidents in the United States this year, setting the precedent for the Norfolk Southern Railroad, which derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals.
Faced with this incident, the officials chose to dispose of the chemicals with a controlled burning, causing a gigantic column of smoke, and consequently, the temporary evacuation of the residents.
In the face of criticism of the company, Norfolk Southern officials vowed to “make things right” for the residents of East Palestine, pledging to ensure the site is clean.
With information from Fox News
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