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      A Raymond, Minnesota resident takes a photo of the fiery BNSF train derailment

      Evacuations in Minnesota After Fiery Derailment of Train Carrying Ethanol

      The train was operated by BNSF, which has lobbied aggressively against safety regulations in recent years.

      Jake Johnson
      Mar 30, 2023

      This is a developing news story... Check back for possible updates...

      A BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire early Thursday morning in Raymond, Minnesota, forcing residents living near the crash site to evacuate.

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