BNSF crew trapped in derailed train escape, make it to shore

(Source: ABC Fox Montana, January 2, 2020)

BONNERS FERRY, Idaho — Bonners Ferry Firefighters and other emergency first responders are still working to contain a BNSF train that derailed into the Kootenai
River Later Wednesday night. According to the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, the Burlington Northern Railroad called just before 11:00 P.M to say a train derailed and the front engine was in the Kootenai River. The Railroad also told the Sheriff’s Office that a couple crew members were trapped inside the train. Boundary County Sheriff’s deputies, marine deputies and reserves as well as Boundary County Search and Rescue, Boundary County Emergency Management, Boundary Ambulance, multiple fire agencies and Idaho State Police responded to the area of the scene, however, where the train had derailed was only able to be accessed by water. Once the Sheriff’s Marine boat was able to access the scene, the crew members were able to be safely retrieved from the top of the train and were taken to get medical attention.

Full story: ABC Fox Montana

Monday, January 6, 2020