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Critical - Alberta Emergency Alert - Train Accident Alert
Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
From: Lethbridge County
Issued: Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
History:
- Alert: Sep 02, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Area: Lethbridge County
Description: 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.
For updates visit: http://lethcounty.ca/ www.facebook.com/LethCounty/ twitter.com/LethCounty
Instruction: 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
