Train Derailment Shuts Down Major Intersection Near Chester

Train derails in Fremont County; intersection closed, tons of wheat spilled on tracks bound for Ashton

There’s a big mess in Chester following a derailment on Tuesday, dumping four cars of grain on the road. | Courtesy Fremont County Sheriff’s Office CHESTER — A train derailment Tuesday afternoon near Chester spilled thousands of pounds of wheat, damaged a major intersection, and halted traffic along a shortline track used for transporting Idaho-grown crops. The derailment happened just before 4 p.m. near 2900 East and U.S. Highway 20, when four …

Train derailment near Chester along U.S. 20

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is reporting a train derailment at 2900 E. and U.S. Highway 20 near Chester.

Train derailment shuts down major intersection near Chester

FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A train derailment near Chester has forced the indefinite closure of the intersection of 2900 E and Highway 20, around six miles north of St. Anthony, causing significant travel disruptions. While the incident has resulted in substantial damage, authorities confirm there are no reported injuries. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office announced the closure via a Facebook post, urging drivers who typically use this "cu…