BNSF Grain Cars Derail in North Dakota

Cars were serving a customer in Bottineau, ND

November 30, 2020

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Three Burlington Northern Santa Fe grain cars derailed Tuesday in Bottineau, ND, reportsKFYR.

A spokesperson for BNSF says the cars were serving a customer in Bottineau. One of the cars tipped over; no one was hurt.

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