Corvallis, OR. – Official Release: At approximately 12:08 PM on January 4th, a train car operated by Portland & Western derailed in Corvallis, due to a structural failure of a train trestle in the Marys River resulting in one train car entering in the river and two additional train cars to become unstable. The train was carrying agricultural materials at the time of the incident. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
Emergency response teams, including local firefighters from the City of Corvallis Fire Department and local law enforcement from the Corvallis Police Department, are actively on the scene working to stabilize the situation and ensure public safety. Northwest Firefighters, an ecological recovery company, has been engaged in deploying containment booms in the nearby Marys River to filter any potentially leaked materials.
For the safety of emergency responders, recovery teams, and all personnel involved, we ask the public to avoid the area. Please follow all roadblocks, detours, and directions from local authorities as recovery efforts continue.
The City of Corvallis Fire Department, in coordination with Portland & Western and environmental recovery specialists, are committed to resolving the situation quickly and minimizing any environmental impact. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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