Corvallis, Marys River

Derailed freight train remains in Marys River in Corvallis
A massive effort is underway in Corvallis after a 19-car freight train derailed when a bridge over the Marys River collapsed, sending one train car into the river and left another one dangling.
Marys River train bridge in Corvallis collapses, one train car falls into river
Nobody was reported injured during the incident, but responders are working to contain agricultural materials from the train car that may have leaked into the river.
Crews continue work after train derails and plunges into river
Recovery efforts to remove the train cars are underway. The railroad company is coordinating with state agencies on environmental assessments. Corvallis officials note that City's main water intake on the Willamette River is located about two miles upstream of the incident site,
How long will it take to remove derailed train from Marys River in Corvallis? What we know
A spokesperson for the Portland & Western Railroad said the train was carrying urea and agricultural fertilizers.
Train crash into Marys River won’t affect Corvallis water supply, city officials say
Saturday’s train bridge collapse in Corvallis doesn’t risk contaminating the city’s water supply, officials said Monday. The collapse occurred because of a “structural failure” in a wooden trestle crossing the Marys River and sent a Portland & Western Railroad train car containing fertilizer into the water.

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