Image from Picture Butte RCMP

By Justin Goulet

RCMP respond to train derailment near Barons

Dec 29, 2021 | 11:04 AM

BARONS, AB – A train derailment near the village of Barons has caused a traffic disruption this morning.

On December 29, at around 9:30 a.m., Picture Butte RCMP and fire crews responded to the incident near Highway 23 and Township Road 120. CP Rail and a Hazmat Team from Calgary are on scene as well.

The RCMP says the train, which was northbound, reportedly had an engine derail and a few empty fuel cars tip over. The derailed engine, as a result of the angle it is currently resting at, is causing diesel fuel to leak from the fuel entry point.

Engine derailed — Photo credit to Picture Butte RCMP

No injuries have been reported.

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Traffic on Highway 23 is being re-routed to allow crews to work and is expected to last several hours.

Northbound traffic is being re-routed at Highway 23 and Township Road 114. Southbound traffic is being re-routed at Highway 23 and Township Road 120.

The public is being asked to avoid the area of the derailment as crews continue to work at the scene.