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Train derails in downtown Great Falls

Posted at 5:33 PM, Aug 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-08 20:47:19-04

GREAT FALLS – Several cars from a train derailed in downtown Great Falls on Wednesday afternoon.

It happened at about 4:25 p.m. between the Great Falls Police Department and River Drive South.

Initial reports indicate that about six empty rail cars were involved.

Several vehicles near the tracks have been damaged.

There are no reports of injuries.

The cause of the derailment is not yet known.

We have a reporter heading to the scene and will update you as we get more details.

Reporting by Natalie McAlpine for MTN News