Montana bridge collapses causing train carrying toxic materials to fall into river

Officials shut down drinking water intakes downstream after train cars carrying asphalt and sulfur submerged in Yellowstone River

A bridge that crosses Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early on Saturday morning, causing portions of a freight train carrying hazardous materials to plunge into the flooded river below, officials said.

The train cars were carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur, said David Stamey, Stillwater county's chief of emergency services. Officials shut down drinking water intakes downstream while they evaluated the danger. An Associated Press reporter witnessed a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.