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No dangerous goods on derailed train in central Alberta: CN Rail

A CN train derailed in Camrose County, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Michael Wetsch, Credit

A CN Rail train derailed southeast of Edmonton early Sunday morning.

CN said the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. near the Hamlet of Armena in Camrose County.

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Twenty-eight cars derailed, most of which were carrying wheat, according to the company.

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One car spilled vegetable oil, which was contained, and there were no dangerous goods on the train, CN Rail said.

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No one was injured, and no evacuations were necessary.

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CN said it is unclear how long it will take to clean up the scene.

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