Train derailment reroutes traffic in southeast Calgary
Investigation into the cause of the derailment is ongoing, Canadian Pacific Railway says
Traffic is being rerouted in the southeast Calgary area of Ogden following a train derailment.
A train derailed around 3:45 a.m. at the Alyth Yard, said a spokesperson from Canadian Pacific Railway. According to CP, there were no leaks or spills involving dangerous goods.
Canadian Pacific crews were dispatched to respond to the situation, and there were no injuries, the spokesperson said.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The derailment initially caused both lanes of traffic on Ogden Road to shut down, Calgary police said.
Traffic is now open in the southbound lane of Ogden Road, while northbound traffic remains closed between 50 Ave. S.E. and 42 Ave. S.E. while crews continue to work.
Motorists are advised to find an alternative route.
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