EDMONTON, Alberta – A Canadian National Railway train carrying liquefied petroleum gas and crude oil has derailed and exploded about 80 kilometres west of Edmonton, prompting an evacuation in the tiny community of Gainford.
Parkland County Emergency Services says it received a call about the accident involving a westbound train around 1 a.m. MT Saturday.
Read the complete story at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Related News
- Veterans helping veterans: SMART members help build new VA Medical Center in Kentucky
- WATCH: Don’t Let CSX Railroad Chicago!
- Statement from National Safety & Legislative Director Jared Cassity on FRA’s ATI Ruling
- Long-time Union Ally Mikie Sherrill Runs for New Jersey Governor
- New law would end unfair taxation on workers’ strike pay
- 1% Declares War On 2-PC & SMART-TD
- NRLC Bargaining Chart
- Local Pride T-Shirt Contest Rules
- Local 9 Car Show – Car Registration
- Public Comment of SMART-TD Regarding Tesla’s Special Permit Request for Transporting Lithium Batteries by Rail