BNSF Train Derailment Closes Portal Way Near Custer
Custer, Washington
– A BNSF train derailment has closed Portal Way near Custer, Washington. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. According to officials, approximately 20 rail cars carrying grain derailed. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation. The derailment has resulted in the closure of Portal Way in both directions. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) estimates that the closure will last for several hours. Emergency responders, including the Custer Fire Department and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, are on the scene. There are currently no reports of injuries. BNSF is working to restore service and clean up the derailment site. Crews are expected to be on scene for most of the day. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use caution when traveling near railroad tracks. Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.
Additional Information:
* The derailment occurred on the BNSF mainline between Custer and Ferndale. * Portal Way is a major thoroughfare connecting Custer to the I-5 freeway. * Amtrak trains passing through the area may experience delays. * BNSF is urging the public to stay away from the derailment site.
BNSF Train Derailment Closes Portal Way Near Custer
A BNSF train derailed near Custer, Washington, closing Portal Way. The derailment occurred on [date]. There were no reported injuries. Crews are working to clear the wreckage and reopen the roadway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.