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Road closures still in place after train derailment near Rosser

CPR train derailment near Rosser, Manitoba. Tracy Martin

The clean-up continues after a 13 car train derailed near Rosser, Manitoba on Tuesday night.

Road closures still in place after train derailment near Rosser - image
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Canadian Pacific said the train left the tracks around 6 o’clock Tuesday evening, between Highway 221 and Highway 334.

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Highway 221, from Road 3E to Highway 322, remains closed as of noon Wednesday, as well as Highway 334, from farmer road to Highway 221.

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There were no injuries and no issues of public safety.

The train was carrying shipping containers on flatcars.

The cause is under investigation, but the area was under a severe thunderstorm watch at the time.

 

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