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Train Cars Derail Resulting in Road Closure
5 February 2024
Brooks Alberta - Part of a freight train derailed near Brooks on Monday.
Images posted on social media show several cars off the CPKC tracks.
"Initial reports indicate that approximately 17 cars carrying 34 cans with various products left the
tracks," police said in a release.
RCMP say it happened just after 16:30.
There are no injuries, and there are no dangerous good involved.
Local officials say the derailment has resulted in the temporary closure of Highway 1A from Range Road 142 to 7th
Street East.
The public is advised to use alternate routes.
"RCMP remain on scene redirecting traffic in the area. CP police will take carriage of the investigation once
they arrive," police said.
Author unknown.
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