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State and federal officials say preliminary testing of water and air quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where train cars carrying hazardous materials fell into the waterway don't indicate any threat to the public. Seven cars plunged into the rushing river on Saturday near the town of Columbus after the bridge gave way. They remained there Sunday. State regulators say preliminary testing doesn't show petroleum hydrocarbons or sulfur impacts in the water. Meanwhile, the federal Environmental Protection Agency says no toxic gases have been detected downwind of the derailme...

Authorities were testing the water quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where mangled cars carrying hazardous materials remained after crashing into the waterway following a bridge collapse. Seven

Water testing began Saturday and will continue as crews work to remove the cars, a spokesperson for train operator Montana Rail Link, Andy Garland, said in a statement Sunday.

Authorities on Sunday were testing the water quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where mangled train cars carrying hazardous materials remained after crashing into the waterway following a bridge collapse.

State and federal officials say preliminary testing of water and air quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where train cars carrying hazardous materials fell into the waterway don't