Update (Thursday, January 29, 9:19 a.m.):
CN spokesperson Ashley Michnowski issued a statement today (Thursday) on the train derailment that occurred on Tuesday.
“CN crews are responding to a derailment that occurred at approximately 10 pm local time on January 27th between the municipalities of Vanderhoof and Prince George in BC. The incident involved approximately 34 cars loaded with coal that derailed in various positions. There are no reported dangerous goods, injuries, or fires. Environmental experts are engaged with provincial and federal regulators about the incident. The Company is also working with local municipalities and First Nation communities to coordinate and plan remediation efforts for the river.
The cause of the derailment remains under investigation; more information will be provided as it becomes available.”
Original (Wednesday, January 28, 1:44 p.m.):
A CN Train carrying 35 loaded coal gondola cars derailed off its track near Vanderhoof last night (Tuesday).
A Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) spokesperson confirmed that the incident took place at 10:10 where the train was heading westbound, derailing at Mile 56 of the Nechako subdivision.
There were no reports of injury or dangerous goods involved.
The TSB deployed a team of investigators from Calgary, and are on site to gather information and assess the next steps.
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