Friday, August 29, 2014

More than 30 cars jump the track in Saskatchewan train derailment

Saskatchewan train derailment
At least 33 cars went off the track in a train derailment in southwestern Saskatchewan on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Merret)

At least 33 cars went off the track in a train derailment in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canadian Pacific Railway has said.

The derailment happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday near the community of Waldeck, located about 230 kilometres west of Regina.

A CP spokesperson said that no dangerous goods were onboard the train and no injuries or leaks have been reported.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

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