CN train derailment after mudslide near Port Edward

CN train derailment in northwest British Columbia followed a mudslide near Port Edward. As CBC News reported, heavy wet snow and rain hit the region. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada upgraded its weather alerts.

CN Rail said the derailment happened at about 12:45 p.m. PT. It happened near Port Edward, south of Prince Rupert. Also, the train was carrying empty grain cars.

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CN train derailment near Port Edward

“The crew exited the locomotive safely and are being attended to by local first responders,” the company said in an email to CBC News.

Separately, CN Rail said there were no dangerous commodities, leaks or exposures. Still, it said there was no danger to the public as a result of the derailment.

Weather alerts and power outages on the B.C. coast

Meanwhile, the Lax Kw’alaams Band gave the location. It happened about “two track miles” east of the site. The site was the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, along Skeena Drive.

At the same time, severe weather was affecting northwest B.C. and the coast. Also, downed trees were knocking out power in some areas. That was according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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