Early Monday morning commuters in Portland faced delays following a train derailment on the Steel Bridge. According to KOMO News, a Union Pacific freight train derailed around 6 a.m., causing officials to shut down the bridge. Portland Fire & Rescue responded, finding that two empty lumber cars had fully come off the tracks, while four additional cars had partially derailed.

No injuries have been reported, and there was no immediate danger to the public. The bridge, which functions to also quickly connect pedestrians, bikes, and cars across the Willamette River, was to swiftly reopen after a multi-hour closure. A safety inspection was conducted before reopening, as confirmed by the Oregon Department of Transportation at 10:45 a.m., cited by KOIN.

The incident had its toll on the city's transport services, with MAX lines experiencing delays due to the closure of the bridge. In the wake of the derailment, traffic snarls compounded the usual morning rush, with alternative routes becoming quickly congested. The swift response from emergency services and the re-opening of the bridge, however, served to alleviate the gridlock as the city moved into the mid-morning routine.

While the cause of the derailment is still under investigation, crews worked diligently to ensure the scene was cleared with minimal impact on the day's traffic. Portlanders were able to resume their use of the bridge for their daily commutes, with vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic returning to normalcy post-incident. Details on the derailed cars and the condition of the bridge structure were relayed by Oregon Public Broadcasting, ensuring the public stayed informed throughout the recovery process.