Train carrying liquid asphalt derails between Blackfalds and Lacombe
A 23-car train hauling liquid asphalt derailed in central Alberta Friday evening.
Blackfalds RCMP say they received a call about a train derailment at about 8:15 p.m.
RCMP, along with Lacombe Police Service, EMS, Lacombe Fire, CP Rail and CN Rail all responded.
Emergency officials remain on scene at Highway 2A and Range Road 270A, between Township Road 401 and Township Road 402. The location of the crash is five minutes from the north end of Blackfalds.