A collision between two trains in east Estevan on Tuesday morning is under investigation.
According to a statement from Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway, the trains made contact at a low speed near the south Kensington Avenue crossing at approximately 5 a.m.
As a result, one ballast car derailed, but remains upright. Another rail car was also lifted off of its wheels.
“CP's emergency protocols were immediately enacted and all safety precautions and measures are being taken as our crews respond to the situation,” CP Rail director of media relations Jeremy Berry said in a statement.
The cause of the accident was not immediately released.
There was no risk to the public due to the collision, and nobody was injured.
The portion of Kensington Avenue near the accident was closed for a few hours. It was reopened at about 9:30 a.m.
Local emergency crews were at the scene for several hours.
CP Rail stated that it appreciates the patience of the community, and the assistance of local law enforcement, as they addressed the situation.
