Above image shows the location of the damaged train bridge (Google Maps). The bridge is located at the south end of Lake Ewauna where it feeds into Klamath River.
Emergency crews including Klamath County Sheriff Deputies, and Klamath County Fire District 1 were dispatched at about 8:30pm last night to a report of a bridge collapse. The initial report was that a bridge near Washburn and Chambers Lane had collapsed.
Emergency crews checked the area for damages, but were unable to locate any on Washburn Way. It was later determined that the train bridge that links the BNSF rail yard to the west side of Klamath River had been damaged. The bridge has been around for about 80 years according to longtime local Klamath Falls residents.
The damage occurred as train cars were being moved over the bridge last night. At least one train car hauling lumber and cardboard fell into the river. There are no reports of any injuries to crew and the railway reported to 911 that no crew members were on the bridge when the incident occurred. This incident and others were covered live in our breaking news app.
Klamath Alerts has contacted BNSF railway for additional information but they have not yet been able to respond. Below are aerial images obtained by Klamath Alerts on Saturday morning.
Above: Looking North at the remaining train cars from the incident last night. The bridge is just to the left of this photo. Photo by Klamath Alerts
Above: Area of bridge damage and lumber train car in water. From the south side of the bridge the damage appears to be confined to the area near the west side of the river. Photo by Klamath Alerts.
Above: Additional view of the train bridge. Photo by Klamath Alerts.
Above: Additional view of damaged bridge with train cars remaining Saturday morning. Photo by Klamath Alerts
Above: Closeup of the damaged area of the bridge. Photo by Klamath Alerts.
Editors Note: Images were obtained by Klamath Alerts. FAA licensed with Kingsley Field airspace authorization.
Maybe a drone could be sent for close-ups.
This is restricted airspace/no fly zone, due to its proximity to the airport.
As stated in the article we have an FAA licensed pilot on staff and have airspace authorization to be flying there. Thanks for your concern.
There is a closeup at the bottom of the article, thanks.
I have very close up video and photos taken Sunday from a kayak, if you’re interested.