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.
Train trestle collapses in Corvallis; cars carrying urea go into Mary's River
Corvallis Police and Fire are on the scene of a train incident near Avery Park where the bridge crosses the Mary's River.
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.
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.
Train derails in Corvallis, one car submerged in Marys River
At least three train cars derailed in Avery Park in Corvallis on Saturday, Jan. 4. The cargo train appeared to have been headed southbound over a train trestle in the park.
Train Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Freight, Environmental Concerns Rise Over Urea Spill into Mary's River
A train trestle collapsed in Corvallis, causing a freight train to derail and spill fertilizer into Mary's River.
Crews work to remove train car from river after trestle collapse in Corvallis
A train trestle collapsed over the weekend in Corvallis, sending a car carrying fertilizer into the river. CORVALLIS, Ore. — Crews are working to remove a train car carrying fertilizer from the Marys River after a railway trestle collapsed Saturday afternoon, raising environmental concerns.
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. The collapse occurred because of a “structural failure” in a wooden trestle crossing the Marys River and sent a Portland & Western Railroad train car containing fertilizer into the water.
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.
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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Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in west Eugene
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