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Train service resumes at site of massive derailment near Hope B.C.

Click to play video: 'Drone video of huge train derailment near Hope B.C.'
Drone video of huge train derailment near Hope B.C.
WATCH: Drone video shows just how extensive the train derailment is near Hope B.C. Monday. CN Rail said at least 60 cars went off the tracks at Hunter Creek – Sep 14, 2020

Train service has now resumed at the site of a massive derailment near Hope B.C. on Monday.

CN Rail said 60 railcars carrying potash came crashing down off the tracks near Hunter Creek, close to Highway 1.

Debris is still being removed from the site, the company confirmed Thursday.

Click to play video: 'Investigation launched after massive train derailment near Hope'
Investigation launched after massive train derailment near Hope

However, trains can start moving through the area again.

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Environmental experts and third-party contractors are monitoring the situation.

Water monitoring also continues downstream with additional containment barriers put into place.

The cause of the incident remains unknown.

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