Corvallis, Marys River

Ammonia in river concern after train trestle collapse in Corvallis
The cleanup effort is in its third day near Avery Park in Corvallis where two railcars fell into the Marys River on Saturday, January 4, 2025.The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) says it’s what’s inside the cars that could become a concern for fish in the river.
How long will it take to remove derailed train from Marys River in Corvallis? What we know
A spokesperson for the Portland & Western Railroad said the train was carrying urea and agricultural fertilizers.
Derailed freight train remains in Marys River in Corvallis
A massive effort is underway in Corvallis after a 19-car freight train derailed when a bridge over the Marys River collapsed, sending one train car into the river and left another one dangling.
Train crash into Marys River won’t affect Corvallis water supply, city officials say
Saturday’s train bridge collapse in Corvallis doesn’t risk contaminating the city’s water supply, officials said Monday.
Train crashes into Marys River in Corvallis after structural failure of trestle
A train car derailed and dropped into the Marys River after the structural failure of a trestle on Saturday afternoon in Corvallis.
Derailed train recovery underway in Corvallis
The train car remains in the river as workers devise an exit strategy. First up: the nearby cars. Also, the latest on the environmental impacts.
Marys River train bridge in Corvallis collapses, one train car falls into river
Nobody was reported injured during the incident, but responders are working to contain agricultural materials from the train car that may have leaked into the river.
Cleanup underway after train trestle collapses in Corvallis during freight train crossing
The Corvallis Police Department said there were no known injuries, but the agency warned to avoid the Marys River near Avery ...
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Corvallis residents say collapse of train trestle is no big surprise
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Benton County welcomes first baby of 2025
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Corvallis road closed due to train trestle collapse
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Ex-Corvallis councilor sworn in as commissioner, maybe youngest in state
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DEA agent’s charges dropped after immunity ruling for deadly Salem crash with cyclist
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