No threat following derailment near Pemberton
Sep 5, 2017 | 7:12 AM
PEMBERTON — The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says there is no threat to public safety following a five-car train derailment near Birken, about 30 kilometres northeast of Pemberton.
The cars were carrying lumber when they toppled into Gates Lake at about 4 yesterday afternoon.
The regional district says C-N Rail crews are responding.
A cause of the derailment is under investigation.