TSB investigating train derailment at Scotford Yard
'There is no risk of further spilled product,' says CP spokesman
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the derailment of a Canadian Pacific train northeast of Edmonton that spilled nearly 100,000 litres of styrene into a ditch.
Four cars went off the tracks around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday near the Scotford Shell plant. The train was reversing at a slow speed at the time.
One car tipped over, damaging a valve and spilling 98,860 litres of styrene. Material in the other cars was transferred to trucks and moved.
"There is no risk of further spilled product," CP spokesman Martin Cej said in an email.
Styrene is a hazardous material used in plastics. However, TSB investigator Dan Holbrook said the spill site is far enough from homes to not pose a danger to the public.
Holbrook describes the incident as a minor switching accident. He said the TSB will determine this week whether the incident merits a full investigation.
No one was hurt in the incident. Cej said CP will work on removing the cars Wednesday and start spill remediation measures.
The town of Bruderheim sent out tweets Tuesday night saying the spill is being contained. A 500-metre radius is being maintained with roadblocks.
NOTICE: Non-hazardous derailment at CP Rail Yard in Scotford area. Range Rd 214 and 213, Twp Rd 560 closed. Updates to come
—@BruderheimUPDATE: CP derailment spill being contained and a 500 meter radius is maintained with roadblocks. No concern for harm to area residents.
—@Bruderheim