CN train cars carrying sulphur derail in North Vancouver

The incident happened on Sunday around 7:45 pm. Photo: Ginger Gosnell-MyersTwitter


CN train cars carrying sulphur derailed near Mosquito Creek marina entrance in North Vancouver, though no injuries have been reported.

The two cars derailed on Sunday at approximately 7:40 pm.

“The railcars contain solid sulfur, a mineral used in a variety of household and industrial products. Preliminary information indicates that there was a leak of solid sulfur contained to CN’s property and that there are no fires, injuries, or danger to public safety,” CN said in a statement.

“Preliminary information indicates that there was a leak of solid sulfur contained to CN’s property and that there are no fires, injuries, or danger to public safety,” CN Rail added.

Sgt. Peter DeVries of North Vancouver RCMP told local media that no one was injured and there is no risk to the public. “It may take some time to get these trains back up and onto the track,” he said.

There are no road closures related to the incident.

 

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