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6 cars leave tracks as train derails in southern Alberta

A train derailed near Lundbreck Falls Friday afternoon. Contributed/Pat Garry

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a train derailment near Lundbreck Falls, Alta. on Friday afternoon, which saw six railcars come off the tracks.

RCMP told Global News the incident happened at about 3 p.m., and confirmed no one was injured.

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There are no concerns about noxious fumes or contamination, RCMP said, and Highway 3 is unaffected by the derailment.

RCMP said the the cars were carrying molten sulfur and fertilizer.

There was a brief fire at the scene, which has since been put out.

A CP rail crew was dispatched to help with the situation.

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