Train derails in the Big Eddy just west of the Columbia
About seven cars of a CP Rail train derailed inside City limits early Thursday morning. The derailment ook place about half a kilometre west of the CPR Rail bridge over the Columbia River and did not involve any hazardous goods.
Here are a couple of images of the incident:
This panoramic image, taken from a lot beside the HMC compound on Highway 23S, gives you a clear idea of the size of the derailment. Please click on the image to see it in full size. David F. Rooney photoScores of CPR employees were called to the scene of the derailment, which was about half a kilometre west of the CPR Bridge over the Columbia River. David F. Rooney photo
