Authorities Respond to Multi-Car Train Derailment in North Central Montana

Being a first responder means being ready for anything and everything. It could be the most random of days when something the most unexpected happens.

And that's exactly what happened early this morning just outside of Shelby.

Train Derailment Near Shelby

Multiple agencies and crews responded to a crash early this morning (9/14) just outside of Shelby.

"At approximately 7:20 a.m. on September 14, 2026, Toole County Dispatch was notified of a multi-car train derailment just north of Roosevelt Highway near Ben Taylor Inc," a press release from the Toole County Sheriff's Office said.

Authorities took extra precautions as there were concerns of dangerous cargo leaking in the crash.

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"Due to the potential presence of hazardous materials, surrounding roads were temporarily closed as a precaution," Toole County Sheriff's Office said, "Officials determined that there were no active leaks or immediate threats to the public."

It's important to note that there was no mention of any injuries or fatalities in the report from the Toole County Sheriff's Office.

Road Closures in Shelby Lifted

It took a team effort to get the situation under control this morning and that's exactly what many of us love about Montana.

Authorities were able to get the roads open and running again with no further threat to the public.

Efficiency, am I right?

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The people of the community come together, and Toole County Sheriff's Office made sure to thank the agencies that assisted including Shelby Fire Department, Montana Department of Transportation, City of Shelby, Toole County Disaster and Emergency Services, U.S. Border Patrol, KSEN, BNSF Railway, and Shelby School District.