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Train derails in northeast Montana

Ben Feffer of Patrick Construction
Ben Feffer of Patrick Construction
Ben Feffer of Patrick Construction
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GREAT FALLS — A train derailed near Poplar in northeastern Montana on Sunday near Highway 2 between mile markers 611 and 612.

Train derails in northeastern Montana

There were no reports of any injuries.

BNSF said the derailment happened at about 7 a.m.

The train of 12 rail cars was carrying "mixed freight," according to BNSF.

Crews were on-site working to clear the incident.

Ben Feffer, who works for Patrick Construction in Havre, is among those working to clear the scene.

Feffer says about 200 feet of rail line needs to be replaced.