Train derails near BNSF Northtown Yard with fire smell, Fridley MN
Fire & ArsonA train derailed on a hill near BNSF Northtown Yard in Fridley, Minnesota. Crew members reported smelling something burning and possible electrical problems. Workers are securing the area and waiting for the power to be turned off to safely handle the situation.
Audio|Source: BNSF Main and Northtown yard
03:24
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, Roger, just make sure there's, you know, as long as they're not going to go anywhere, you know, put a handbrake on one of the cars next to the derailed cars if necessary.
00:10
All right, Roger that.
00:14
All right, sorry, I think I walked on you there, but I'll be reminded.
00:21
37,
00:23
George.
00:26
Get out of there until they can shut the breakers off and figure out what's broken.
00:33
Yeah, it's got a very on-fire smell.
00:37
That's pretty.
00:38
Yeah, it's awesome.
00:39
Let's get out right there.
00:43
You got the north corner.
00:49
That ratchell, I'll trade down there.
00:55
Perfect.
01:00
Third master.
01:07
All right, Grant Forks, I'll get back to here shortly.
01:10
We just derailed on the hill, so I got to figure out what's clear and what we can get to, and then I'll get back to as soon as I know.
01:23
That's top UP 2213 on.
01:30
Get that switch a lock.
01:31
I'll pull you up towards your van beer and we'll shut back midway two and then pull you it down towards the wise of that.
01:36
I said you only got six cars on.
01:40
When you get back and you come up on this end and I'll hop on with you and go towards where I need to make a cut.
01:46
One second.
01:47
One second.
01:54
6.6.6.5-8. Braint recovery complete.
01:59
Carsus ready.
02:00
Holdback protection off.
02:01
Out.
02:21
661, let me check with E-stump, see if he's ready for you there.
02:25
I'm on.
02:29
T4. C-4. I'm back.
02:39
I'm home side with the cable where the CV stuff.
02:45
See ya.
02:50
Go ahead and we'll take you up to St.
03:08
Paul 1 there on.
03:17
Because that sounds like the wheel might have shortened out the switch heater.
03:21
All right, hands off the train.
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Location mentioned:
County Hwy 1, Fridley, MN 55421
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