CPKC train derails west of Moose Jaw Tuesday morning
Multiple cars from a loaded CPKC train derailed early Tuesday morning. It happened just after midnight in a rural area near Caron, Sask., about 25 kilometres west of Moose Jaw.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway company says there were no injuries
Multiple cars from a loaded Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) train derailed early Tuesday morning.
According to CPKC, it happened just after midnight CST in a rural area near Caron, Sask., about 25 kilometres west of Moose Jaw.
The company said there were no injuries.
"Initial assessment is that approximately 18 intermodal rail cars are involved," CPKC said in an emailed statement.
One of the derailed cars contained batteries. No other dangerous goods are involved, and there were no leaks of products and no threat to public safety, CPKC said.
CPKC crews are on the scene to begin the cleanup.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.