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Train cars derail into Gates Lake near Pemberton

The train cars in Gates Lake on Monday.
The train cars in Gates Lake on Monday. Quinn Phare

A train derailment sent five cars into the waters of Gates Lake on Monday.

It happened near the town of Birken, about 30 kilometres northeast of Pemberton, around 4 p.m.

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Witnesses tell Global News the train was carrying lumber.

It is unclear at this time what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt.

More information is expected to be released later today.

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