No dangerous goods spilled in Grande Prairie train derailment: RCMP
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The derailment happened around 7:15 a.m. at the railway crossing on 68 Avenue between Resources Road and 92 Street in Grande Prairie, Alta.
RCMP say no dangerous goods were spilled during a train derailment in Grande Prairie, Alta., Friday morning.
The derailment happened around 7:15 a.m. at the railway crossing on 68 Avenue between Resources Road and 92 Street.
Both the east and westbound lanes of 68 Avenue were closed as a result of the train derailment, but reopened around 9:30 a.m.
RCMP could not say how many of the train cars came off the tracks or what the train was carrying at the time. However, officers said no dangerous good were spilled and no injuries were reported.
RCMP officers, city enforcement and members from CN Rail were at the scene Friday morning.
CN Rail did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the derailment.
