Skip to Content

Rail bridge collapses near the US-Canada border

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A century-old rail lift bridge near the U.S.-Canada border has collapsed. It’s unclear when water traffic can resume. No trains were involved and no one was injured in Wednesday’s collapse northeast of Fort Frances, Ontario. The bridge built in 1908 is known as the Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge and the 5 Mile Bridge. Some hydraulic oil was released, but the Canadian National Railway says crews have contained the spill and are working to recover the fluid, which the company says is biodegradable and non-toxic.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content