CN Rail and the Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of a train derailment south of Emo.
The incident happened around 8:30 Tuesday night and company officials say about 30 railcars left the track in various positions.
Several railcars were leaking crude oil, however, preliminary reports indicate no product has entered the waterway.
Local emergency responders and provincial authorities are on site and CN crews are responding.
There was no fire or injuries and some residents near the site remain evacuated as a precaution.
Highway 605 remains closed as the crossing remains blocked due to the derailment.
A statement was provided to CKDR News “CN would like to thank the emergency responders and we apologize for the disruption this incident is causing the evacuated residents and the inconvenience to the citizens of Emo.”
