A train derailment took approximately 43 cars off the tracks in Alberta on Sunday.
The westbound train was derailed near the southern Alberta town of Fort MacLeod, close to Highway 3 between Range Road 251 and Range Road 252.
Both CP Rail and Fort MacLeod RCMP responded to the incident.
According to a news release from the Fort MacLeod RCMP, the rail cars were carrying potash.
There were no injuries reported or concerns to public safety; however, traffic on Highway 3 was re-routed to allow crews to work.
RCMP responding to train derailment near Fort MacLeod. On May 22, 2022, at 8:15 a.m., near Highway 3, between Range Road 251 and Range Road 252. There are no injuries reported or concerns to public safety. CP Rail has responded. Traffic on Highway 3 is being re-routed.
— RCMP Alberta (@RCMPAlberta) May 22, 2022
Video shared to TikTok by a user passing by the train derailment shows the wrecked train cars and potash spilled along the side of the highway as workers investigate.
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