Scary situation in the Wadena/Clair area: At 10:39 a.m., Wadena RCMP were called to a train derailment approximately one kilometer east of Clair, approximately 21 kilometers west of Wadena. The derailment occurred near Highway #5 and a one kilometer radius barrier has been set up at the site. Highway #5 between Wadena and Watson is closed. RCMP are working to set up a detour on gravel roads through the area. RCMP strongly advises that the public do not travel near the derailment site. Some cars have derailed and there is heavy smoke and reports of fire. There are, what has been described as, hazardous materials on the train. The community of Clair has an approximate population of 50 persons and has been evacuated. Several farms in the vicinity have been evacuated. RCMP officers from Wadena, Wynyard, Lanigan, Rose Valley, Punnichy, Humboldt are assisting on scene as well as Quill Lake and Wadena fire and Wadena EMS. At this time there are no reported injuries.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:50:38 +0000
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