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Train derails west of Sylvan Lake

A train derailment west of Sylvan Lake resulted in an empty rail car leaving the tracks on Wednesday morning.

A train derailment west of Sylvan Lake resulted in an empty rail car leaving the tracks on Wednesday morning.

Sylvan Lake RCMP responded shortly after 11 a.m. to the derailment site near Kusamo Industrial Park at Hwy 11 and Range Road 22.

RCMP say there is no danger to the public. No injuries were reported. The car that left the track remains upright.

The investigation into the derailment continues.

Members of Sylvan Lake Fire Department attended the derailment, along with Sylvan Lake RCMP.