Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert

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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Area: Lethbridge County

Affected areas (7):

• Lethbridge County
• Lethbridge
• Coalhurst
• Nobleford
• Barons
• Picture Butte
• Coaldale

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

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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