Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert Updated

There was a train derailment near the town of Mayerthorpe on Greencourt Road, affecting Highway 22 north to Range Road 85. There remains no danger to residents. C N continues to mitigate the recovery process and will remain in the area until all activities are completed to clean up after the derailment.

A total of eighteen rail cars derailed, resulting in no danger to area residents. C N personnel have completed removal of the rail cars and repairs to the track have also been completed. Site clean up and reclamation of product will commence on Monday.

Area: Lac Ste. Anne County

Affected areas (17):

• Lac Ste. Anne County
• Mayerthorpe
• Nakamun Park
• Val Quentin
• West Cove
• Yellowstone
• Ross Haven
• Castle Island
• Silver Sands
• Sunset Point
• Alberta Beach
• Birch Cove
• Onoway
• South View
• Sandy Beach
• Sunrise Beach
• Alexis 133

Action to take:

• A train has derailed near the town of Mayerthope and the public is being asked to continue to follow the directions of personnel working in the area
• As clean up and reclamation will be ongoing beginning Monday, the public is asked to be patient while traveling in the area until mitigation is completed

Additional information:

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