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CN train derails on overpass crossing Lagimodiere Boulevard

Click to play video: 'Crews assess damage after train derails on bridge over Lagimodiere Boulevard'
Crews assess damage after train derails on bridge over Lagimodiere Boulevard
Crews from CN Rail assess the damage after 12 rail cars derail on a rail bridge over Lagimodiere Boulevard – Nov 1, 2019

A train derailment that left rail cars leaning over a rail bridge closed traffic on Lagimodiere Boulevard Friday.

12 cars of a CN train were derailed or leaning on their side on the Lagimodiere overpass near Dawson Road, stopping northbound traffic on Lagimodiere Boulevard Friday afternoon.

The derailment was called into emergency services at about 11:50 a.m.

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Rail workers are on scene.

At least 12 cars derailed near the Symington Yards Friday. Erik Pindera/Global News

“CN crews are responding to an incident involving 12 empty grain cars which derailed in various positions near Lagimodière Blvd. in Winnipeg,” a spokesperson wrote to 680 CJOB.

“There are no dangerous goods, fires or injuries involved at this time. Lagimodière blvd. [sic] is currently partially closed as a precautionary measure.

“CN apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this incident and would also like to thank emergency personnel and first responders who are present at the scene. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.”

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Click to play video: 'Derailment leaves rail cars leaning over rail bridge on Lagimodiere Boulevard'
Derailment leaves rail cars leaning over rail bridge on Lagimodiere Boulevard
Randall Paul/Global News

The train derailed near the Symington yards.

A rail car off the tracks near Lagimodiere Boulevard Friday afternoon. Randall Paul/Global News
Workers gather near the train derailment Friday afternoon. Randall Paul/Global News

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