11-car derailment hampering travel on Highway 3 near Taber

TABER, AB — Travel on Highway 3 just east of Taber is restricted to a single lane, after the derailment of some cars on a CP freight train early this morning.

11 rail cars were reported to have derailed around 12:10 a.m. at various locations between Highway 36 and Range Road 162.

No injuries were reported and no dangerous goods or hazardous contents have spilled.

CP Police remain on scene with Volker Stevin highway control services.