Southern Alberta train derailment under investigation

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There has been no word on how many people were affected by the evacuation but the province said it included Keho Lake and nearby campgrounds, and local officials said it also included a golf course.

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Lethbridge County Reeve, Lorne Hickey, noted the situation could have been much worse, as other cars on the train were carrying anhydrous ammonia.

If those cars had been compromised, the evacuation site would have needed to be doubled.

There have been no reports of injuries.

(The Canadian Press- Lethbridge News NOW)