A train derailment in Revelstoke, B.C. has caught the attention of Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) as they investigate the collision that sent two people to the hospital and sparked a fire. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. Friday, when a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) train collided with another train, resulting in the derailment of four grain-carrying train cars.
According to a statement from CPKC, the collision occurred approximately 13 kilometres east of Revelstoke, a southern Interior city located roughly 150 kilometres northeast of Kelowna. The TSB is currently gathering information and monitoring the situation, but has not yet deployed investigators to the site.
The moving train’s crew members suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital, with one already being released. Fortunately, there were no other injuries reported. Revelstoke’s fire chief, Steven DeRousie, confirmed that the fire sparked by the collision has been extinguished.
Although fire crews initially responded to reports of a trapped individual on board the train, they were informed by ambulance crews that the person was safely out of the train. Despite the acrid smell that lingered over the town after the fire, there were no immediate concerns for the city’s water supply. However, the fire and subsequent derailment has raised questions about potential environmental damage, including impacts on nearby streams.
This recent incident is a reminder of the importance of railway safety and the potential risks associated with train collisions. As the investigation continues, it will be crucial to assess the environmental impact and work towards preventing similar incidents in the future.
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