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Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails

Jason Wellwood February 19, 2020 5:24 am Last Updated on July 2, 2025 4:19 am

Update 12 noon:

CN Rail continues to investigate the cause of a train derailment west of Fort Frances.

The incident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night and company officials say about 30 rail cars left the track. Several rail cars were leaking crude oil, however, preliminary reports indicate no product has entered the waterway.

There was no fire or injuries and some residents with an 800 metre radius remain evacuated as a precaution.

Highway 602 remains closed as the crossing remains blocked due to the derailment.

UPDATE:ADVISORY 4:00 a.m. #Hwy602 remains CLOSED in both directions just south of #Emo #RainyRiver – No risk to public safety at this time. Several rail cars were carrying crude oil. 800 metre evacuation radius remains in effect. Emergency crews remain on scene.^ag @OPP_NWR pic.twitter.com/EU2QnHwlhu

— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) February 19, 2020

Jason Wellwood

Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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