BNSF train derails in West Duluth
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DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) -
9:30 P.M. UPDATE: A representative from BNSF confirmed that at approximately 9:00 a.m., two wheels of a BNSF locomotive went off the track, resulting in the locomotive derailing upright.
They said the locomotive did not tip over and the rail cars did not derail.
BNSF also confirmed there were no injuries as a result of the derailment.
An investigation is underway.
The community is waiting to learn more about an incident in West Duluth Sunday afternoon.
A Northern News Now photographer captured video near the scene in West Duluth by the Lake Superior Zoo.
A BNSF train appears to be involved.
Witnesses nearby told Northern News Now they believe the train derailed.
We reached out to the company but haven’t heard back.
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