A train has gone off its rails in southern Alberta..On Wednesday, at around 12:10 a.m., the Taber RCMP responded to assist Canadian Pacific (CP) railway police with reports of a train derailment..Eleven railcars were reported to have derailed in various locations along Highway 3 between Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway in Taber, AB), to Range Road 163 and Range Road 162..There are no reported injuries, dangerous goods or hazardous contents on the train..CP Police remain on scene with Volker Stevin Highway control services. Traffic is being controlled to one lane east and west on Highway 3. Motorists in the area should expect delays while clean up continues..RCMP recommend drivers avoid travel if possible. If travel is necessary, motorists are being asked to slow down and adjust their driving to road conditions.
A train has gone off its rails in southern Alberta..On Wednesday, at around 12:10 a.m., the Taber RCMP responded to assist Canadian Pacific (CP) railway police with reports of a train derailment..Eleven railcars were reported to have derailed in various locations along Highway 3 between Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway in Taber, AB), to Range Road 163 and Range Road 162..There are no reported injuries, dangerous goods or hazardous contents on the train..CP Police remain on scene with Volker Stevin Highway control services. Traffic is being controlled to one lane east and west on Highway 3. Motorists in the area should expect delays while clean up continues..RCMP recommend drivers avoid travel if possible. If travel is necessary, motorists are being asked to slow down and adjust their driving to road conditions.
