The Idaho Statesman reported that work is still underway, and will be for quite awhile, in clearing 25 BNSF freight cars that derailed last week on a stretch of U.S. 95, near Lake Cocolalla, Idaho. Officials from the Idaho Transportation Department told the press that it may take weeks to clear the road completely. No injuries and no hazardous events were reported. The cause of accident has not been released. Click here to read the entire article.
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