A train derailment was reported Wednesday near Barons, Alta. According to the police, there was a diesel leak at the engine’s fuel inlet point.
At around 9:30 a.m., Picture Butte RCMP responded to the derailment near Highway 23 and Township Road 120.
Police said the train was heading north when its engine derailed, along with some empty fuel cars, capsizing as a result.
No injuries were reported.
Fire crews remained on the scene Wednesday with police as CP Rail and a hazmat team headed from Calgary to the derailment.
The detours are expected to last several hours.
Police are rerouting traffic on Highway 23. Northbound traffic is redirected on Highway 23 and Township Road 114, and southbound traffic is redirected on Highway 23 and Township Road 120.
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RCMP said a train derailed near Barons, Alta. on the morning of December 29, 2021.
Courtesy: Darryl Watts
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RCMP said a train derailed near Barons, Alta. on the morning of December 29, 2021.
Courtesy: Darryl Watts
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RCMP said a train derailed near Barons, Alta. on the morning of December 29, 2021.
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Police asked the public to avoid the area while crews continue to clean up.
An RCMP update is expected to arrive once traffic flow on Highway 23 has resumed.
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