BNSF suffers derailment in Minnesota
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
BNSF
On Thursday, Feb. 17, at around 9:00 a.m. a BNSF freight train derailed in the town of Frazee, Minn. which is approximately 170 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
The derailed train struck another train on an adjoining track, which is believed to have been stopped. No one was injured, and no hazardous materials were released.
Traffic on BNSF’s main lines was impacted as a result of the incident
BNSF
RT&S reached out to BNSF for comment on the derailment, and received the following response from media relations:
“On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at approximately 9:00 a.m. a BNSF train carrying consumer products derailed near Frazee, Minnesota. The derailment impacted a second train on a nearby track. There were no injuries and no Hazmat was compromised. The incident is under investigation. Traffic on BNSF’s main lines was impacted as a result of the incident. Crews worked safely and quickly clear the cars and make repairs to the tracks. Both tracks were reopened late Friday.”
RT&S will provide additional information on the accident if it becomes available.
