Train derails in Emerson

By: Grant Burr Posted: 9:53 AM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 Last Modified: 3:51 PM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014

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Emergency crews are on the scene of a train derailment in Emerson near 5th Street East and Taylor Avenue.

Emerson RCMP responded to a report of the derailment at 7:30 a.m. this morning. When police arrived they found that two cars, containing unscented propane, had derailed. No leaks have been detected.

RCMP said no one was injured in the incident.

GRANT BURR | THE CARILLON
Dozens of Emerson residents remain evacuated after a train derailment in the community Tuesday morning. — GRANT BURR | THE CARILLON Dozens of Emerson residents remain evacuated after a train derailment in the community Tuesday morning.

40 people living within 100 metres of the site are being evacuated as a precaution.

GRANT BURR | THE CARILLON
Investigators speak along the rail line in Emerson, east of the scene of Tuesday's derailment. — GRANT BURR | THE CARILLON Investigators speak along the rail line in Emerson, east of the scene of Tuesday's derailment.

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