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Heard on: BNSF Main and Northtown yard · 1 day ago
01:52
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Go ahead, (name withheld).
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1521 started pretty bad and it dumbed shut down, and a huge ball of sparks came out.
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Engine malfunction causes smoke on county highway

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible engine malfunction involving a locomotive on County Highway 1 in Fridley. The crew reported sparks, smoke, and a burning smell inside the cab, though no visible flames were seen. The situation appeared to be under control, with smoke dissipating over time.

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County Hwy 1, Fridley, MN 55421
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