Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert Updated

Advisory: Train Accident (Updated May 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM)

Advisory: Train Accident

Updated May 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Source: County of Vermilion River

Issued: May 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM

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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.

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