Public Safety Alert - Train Derailment

Train derailment within Minburn County. Emergency officials are working with CN officials and we can confirm no fires and no reported injuries. Cause of the incident remains under investigation. Some road closures remain in effect (Range Road 102 at TWP Rd 504 and Minburn Road (old Hwy) to Range Road 504- please follow all directions from emergency personnel.

 

Update: Nov 11 @ 2:54 PM - County residents are advised that CN Rail and its contractors remain on site and are actively working to clear the overturned rail cars and those remaining on the tracks.

CN has confirmed that no hazardous materials have been released and there have been no reported injuries related to this incident.

Cleanup operations are expected to continue for up to five days, although CN is hopeful that the railway line can be reopened within the next 24 hours.

Thank you to emergency responders, CN crews, and contractors for their ongoing efforts. The County will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.



 

Public Safety Alert - Train Derailment
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