Critical: Train Accident
Issued Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Source: Lethbridge County
Issued: Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
History:
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- Alert: Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
- Update: Sep 02, 2019 at 12:53 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert
A train has derailed at Highway 23 and Township Road 12-0 south of the Village of Barons. There are rail cars currently leaking octane. An evacuation order has been issued for everyone from Highway 23 west to Range Road 23-5, Highway 23 east to Range Road 23-2, as well as Township Road 12-2 south to Township Road 11-4. This includes the Keho Lake area and the Keho Lake campground.
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Action to take:
- Highway 23 is closed from Township Road 11-4 to Township Road 12-2 and traffic is being rerouted westbound
- If you are in the evacuation area, evacuate immediately
- Follow the directions of local authorities
- Stay away from the area.
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