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July 5, 2011

Montana ExxonMobil Pipeline Ruptures Releasing 42,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Near Yellowstone River 
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In Montana, an Exxon Mobil oil pipeline ruptured beneath the legendary
Yellowstone River on Friday night leaking as much as 42,000 gallons of
crude oil. Exxon Mobil initially said the oil spill only stretched for
10 miles of the river, but local news reports say the spill now
stretches 150 miles. The pipeline was temporarily shut down in May after
officials raised concerns that it could be at risk as the Yellowstone
River started to rise. A year ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation
notified Exxon Mobil of seven potential safety violations and other
problems along the pipeline.



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