A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hazardous materials into the rushing water below. The train cars were carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur, Stillwater County Disaster and Emergency Services said. Officials shut down drinking water intakes downstream while they evaluated the danger after the 6 a.m. accident.

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    The cost of repairs and fines has been considered and corporate says profits will not be harmed. Current plan is to defer all maintenance and continue removing remaining safety recommendations as analysis suggests the cost benefit at the anticipated failure rate has a net positive benefit of nearly 0.07% increase in operating profit.