Minor train derailment cleaned up near Ashcroft

Jun 6, 2016 | 2:39 PM

ASHCROFT, B.C. — CN Rail crews made quick work of a minor derailment overnight near Ashcroft.

Michelle Allen, Chief Administrative Officer with the Village of Ashcroft indicated 7 empty rail cars left the tracks near the community shortly after midnight.

“It was a west-bound train, CN dispatched investigators right away. They had the line cleared at 8am. There was no damage to the tracks, and they are continuing their investigation,” said Allen.