Advisory: Train Accident
Issued May 13, 2016 at 07:40 AM
Source: County of Vermilion River
Issued: May 13, 2016 at 07:40 AM
History:
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- Alert: May 13, 2016 at 07:40 AM
- Update: May 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM
- Update: May 15, 2016 at 09:27 AM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert
There is a train derailment at the Highway 893 road crossing on the west edge of Islay. Several cars have derailed, and are blocking the highway. Highway 893 is closed between Highway 16 and Township Road 512.
There was a collision between a train and a vehicle at the Highway 893 road crossing on the west edge of Islay. Several cars have derailed and are blocking the highway. Emergency crews are on scene. Highway 893 is closed between Highway 16 and Township Road 512.
Action to take:
- A train has derailed
- Avoid the area
- Use alternate routes
- Listen to local authorities for any updates.
Additional information: