Drone footage reveals extent of Steel Bridge train derailment

Aimee Plante
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Steel Bridge may be open again after a train derailment Monday morning, but the effort to clear the area will take much longer.

Multiple train cars came off the tracks on the east end of the bridge just before 6 a.m., causing a closure that delayed MAX lines and cause the bridge to close to cars and pedestrians for several hours.

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The bridge was reopened for use by 10:45 a.m. However, it is still unclear how long it will take for the train to be cleared.

  • The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)
    The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)
  • Drone footage reveals extent of Steel Bridge train derailment, cleanup efforts
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  • The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)
    The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)
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    The scene of the Steel Bridge freight train derailment. (KOIN 6)
  • The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)
    The Steel Bridge closed April 29 after a train derailment on the east end of the bridge (KOIN)

The cause of the derailment remains unknown. Drone footage of the derailment can be seen in the video player above.

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