Montana officials cleaning up after 25-car freight train derails in Sanders ... trends now

At least 25 cars on a train traveling through Montana derailed Sunday morning, spilling out contents into the area and a local body of water. 

The derailment occurred around 9am in Sanders County, a rural area located roughly 250 miles northwest of Butte. 

First responders reported to the scene immediately and told local outlets there was no threat to the public, however, it's unknown what the cars were carrying. 

The latest incident comes after recent train derailments in Minnesota, Ohio, and South Dakota, each carrying hazardous materials that have caused safety concerns. 

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were some 1,164 train derailments in 2022. On average, the country experiences roughly three derailments per day. 

According to local outlets, calls first came in to the Sanders County Sheriff's Office around 9.20am.   

Fire department officials quickly reported to the scene and have been working to clean up the mess since. 

Sheriff's representatives have stated there is no immediate threat to the public. 

It's unclear if anyone was on board at the time of the derailment.

No injuries have been reported at this time. 

Photos from the scene show the extent of the damage as cars are seen off the tracks and dipping into the water.

Montana Rail Link, which owns the railroad, is aware of the situation, according to NBC Montana.

The company whose train derailed has not been identified yet. 

This comes amid a series of devastating crashes involving hazardous materials that have sparked safety concerns in Minnesota, Ohio, and South Dakota.