Several freight cars in water after train derailment near Silverado
A Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailed in southwest Calgary, causing 13 railcars to fall into the Priddis Slough. Authorities report no leaks from the tanker cars, which were carrying goods including propane and argon.
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The incident highlights safety concerns regarding the transport of hazardous materials through populated urban areas and sensitive environmental zones.
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A freight train is shown derailed at the south edge of Calgary near Sheriff King Street S.W. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Brent Calver/Postmedia Article content The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a freight train derailed Monday morning in southwest Calgary, leading to several train cars veering into a body of water.
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