Train derailment near Field under investigation

Field, B.C. SCREEN SHOT
A view of the Town of Field. RMO FILE PHOTO

 A train derailment is under investigation near Field, British Columbia.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) deployed a team of investigators on Saturday (Feb. 17) to the Ottertail station where “multiple cars have derailed upright."

“At this time, there are no fires or leaks,” said Liam MacDonald, TSB spokesperson.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Field is located approximately 25 kilometres west of Lake Louise.

The Outlook will update the story when more information is available.

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