Leaks contained after CP Rail train derailment spills octane in southern Alberta

All of the chemical leaks have been contained following a train derailment in southern Alberta that forced evacuations and road closures on Monday morning, officials say.

Twenty one cars and a locomotive on a train went off the tracks at about 7:40 a.m. MT south of the village of Barons, Alta., the company said in an emailed update late Monday.

"Three cars carrying octane were found to be leaking and those leaks have all been stopped," the update said. Crews used vacuum trucks to remove the spilled liquid from the tracks.

There were no injuries.

TSB spokesperson Chris Krepski said the agency's investigation found an emergency brake was applied while the train was moving.

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"Crews continue to work on site to ensure all equipment is removed and the area fully restored," the CP update said.

The investigation into the cause of the derailment is ongoing.

"CP thanks local fire officials, Alberta emergency response representatives, local government, local police and other stakeholders for their support in responding to this incident," the company said.

"We also thank those impacted by the evacuation for their patience and understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this incident has caused."

County Reeve Lorne Hickey felt the incident was well handled.

"They were there in unbelievable time," he said.

"They brought in a whole fleet of equipment and got the job done and everybody seemed to work very well together."