The Nation - News from July 31, 1986
Crews in Boone, Iowa, salvaged cookies, skis, chemicals and other goods after the middle 16 cars of a freight train were blown off a bridge in a storm and plunged 185 feet into a river valley. Only small amounts of hazardous chemicals leaked into the Des Moines River, environmental officials said. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. said it hoped to restore service on one track of the main east-west line by today.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
