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At least five rural properties in British Columbia's East Kootenay regional district were ordered to evacuate after several train cars derailed Saturday morning.
Regional district issued the order in an area northwest of Bull River along the Kootenay River and Fenwick Road, according to his emergency response web page.
The district also issued a resolution local emergencystating that the crash “poses an existing or imminent threat to persons and property in the area known as Precinct C.”
The district said the RCMP and railway Police conducted a “tactical assessment” to respond to the situation this morning.
CBC News has reached out to the district for more information.
Displaced residents can call 911 at 250-489-6977.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred in a remote area about 16 kilometers east of Cranbrook around 7 a.m., according to an emailed statement.
According to preliminary estimates, about 12 cars were involved on the railroad, including several carrying timber, as well as propane tanks.
“CPKC crews and equipment are on site to conduct a full assessment and begin cleanup efforts,” the statement said.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has sent two investigators to examine the site.
In an emailed statement, RCMP said it was notified of the incident at 9:30 a.m. and deferred further comment to the rail company and TSB as lead investigators.
