Thursday, October 9, 2014
CN train carrying petroleum derails, catches fire
A Canadian National railway train hauling petroleum products and toxic material derailed in Saskatchewan Tuesday, catching fire.
Two of 26 derailed cars spilled petroleum distillate at the site, causing the fire, according to CN spokesman Jim Feeny. The blaze was contained by firefighters to keep it from spreading.
No one was injured in the accident.
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