Fort Fraser resident, Trena Evans captured this picture of a westbound CN freight train.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 12, 36 cars derailed in Fort Fraser. There were no injuries to the crew and nearby residents were not directly affected. The nearest house is located 100 yards away from the site where the derailment occurred. The cars contained coal and there is no environmental impact.
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