The CN mainline is now open, following a train derailment mid-way between Prince Rupert and Terrace. The incident involved a locomotive and three cars carrying wood pellets, according to CN spokesperson Alexandre Boul茅.
鈥淥ne of the wood pellet railcars spilled some of its content and CN crews are cleaning up the area,鈥� Boul茅 says. 鈥淭here are no dangerous goods involved, no fires reported and there is no danger to the public or to the environment.鈥�
The train crew suffered minor injuries but no one from the public was impacted.
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Crews responded to the derailment around 7:30 p.m. Thursday near the former site of the Kwinitsa train station. The cars derailed in various positions but the cause is unknown. CN is investigating.
Expect minor delays on Hwy 16, as of 11 a.m. Friday.
VIA passenger train service between Prince Rupert and Terrace was interrupted as a result. Passengers have been shuttled between the two towns on busses. Slight delays are expected today, July 19 on the train鈥檚 resumption of its Terrace to Prince George route.
鈥� with files from Natalia Balcerzak and Brittany Gervais
quinn@terracestandard.com
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