Several cars of a CN freight train derailed near the intersection of 50 Avenue and 52 Street S.E. in Calgary on Tuesday morning, causing big traffic tie-ups in the area during the morning rush hour.
It happened just after 6 a.m.
Kate Fenske, a CN spokesperson, said that “one car derailed on its side while moving at slow speed on a spur track.”
“Several other cars were involved but remained upright,” she added.
The rail cars involved were auto carriers. No one was injured.
Calgary Fire Department officials said there was no danger to the public, so they did not send any crews to the scene.
Police directed traffic around the derailment while CN investigators tried to find out what happened.
Crews were able to clear the crossing before noon.