A Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) train has derailed and spilled hazardous chemicals in rural North Dakota.
However, local authorities say the derailment occurred in a sparsely populated area and there is no imminent threat to the public.
There were no injuries and no fire associated with the derailment, which occurred outside of Wyndmere, North Dakota, a town of several hundred people about 100 kilometres south of Fargo.
Canadian Pacific Railway said 31 of the 70 cars on the train left the tracks in the derailment, and some of the cars leaked liquid asphalt into the surrounding area.
There are no waterways near where the derailment occurred, said the Calgary-based company.
Canadian Pacific’s hazardous materials crew is working with local authorities to clean-up the chemical spill as quickly as possible.
The rail company added that It isn’t yet known what caused the derailment or how much liquid asphalt has been spilled in North Dakota.
Rail safety has been in the news following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train near East Palestine, Ohio that led to 5,000 people having to be evacuated due to toxic chemicals.
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have proposed reforms to prevent future derailments along train routes.
Canadian Pacific Railway’s stock is flat (down 0.14%) over the past 12 months and trading at $103.51 per share.
