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RCMP respond to train derailment south of Blackfalds

A train derailment that resulted in an unknown amount of gas leaking prompted RCMP officers to respond to the scene south of Blackfalds, Alta., early Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson for the police.

They said officers responded at about 12:05 a.m. after several cars derailed near Highway 2A and Township Road 392.

While the spokesperson said gas was leaking and that a hazmat crew also responded to the scene, she said she did not know what the train was carrying and that CP police have since taken over the investigation.

No injuries were reported but RCMP said the train track was damaged.

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On Sunday, CP Rail provided Global News with a statement about the incident.

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“Three of the cars involved in the derailment — each carrying fuel products — were found to be leaking,” the company said. “The spilled product was contained, with vacuum trucks being used to recover any visible product on the ground.

CP Rail said its crews were still working at the site on Sunday to “ensure all equipment is removed and the area [is] fully restored.”

The company said the cause of the derailment remains under investigation.

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