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BC: 20 rail cars derailed, Canadian National Railway says there is no danger to public safety

BY , Mar 6, 2020 12:29 AM - REPORT AN ERROR

About 20 rail cars have gone off the tracks in a small northern BC community, but Canadian National Railway says there is no danger to public safety.

The company is not saying what the cars were carrying.

It says there are no fires, leaks or injuries as a result of the derailment in Giscome, northeast of Prince George.

CN says its crews are responding, the cause of the derailment is under investigation and it will provide more updates as information becomes available.

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