Police say one person has been taken to hospital after what is being called a “major” train derailment near the South Perimeter Highway and Fermor Avenue.
Const. Steve Spencer confirming in a video posted to Facebook late Friday afternoon that all southbound lanes of the Perimeter in the area will be closed as emergency crews remain on scene.
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He says no hazardous material has been spilled and is asking motorists to avoid the area.
Photos submitted to Global News appear to show a semi collided with the train. Witnesses say it appeared the semi went through a guard rail on the overpass.
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