Advisory: Train Accident
Source: County of Vermilion River
Issued: May 14, 2016 at 11:22 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 Updated
There was a train derailment at the Highway 893 road crossing on the west edge of Islay. Cleanup is nearly complete, and road repairs are being done. Highway 893 is still closed between Highway 16 and Township Road 512. Highway 893 should be open be late afternoon / early evening on May 14.
There was a train derailment at the Highway 893 road crossing on the west edge of Islay. Cleanup is nearly complete, and road repairs are being done. Highway 893 is still closed between Highway 16 and Township Road 512. Highway 893 should be open be late afternoon / early evening on May 14.
Action to take:
- A train has derailed
- Avoid the area
- Use alternate routes
- Listen to local authorities for any updates.
Additional information: