Minor train derailment cleaned up near Ashcroft
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.