Traffic & Transit
Public Safety Department Responds To Train Derailment In Plymouth
CP crews will be working around the clock to clear the derailed cars and lay new railroad tracks to resume normal operations.
March 7, 2021
The Plymouth Public Safety Department responded to a Canadian Pacific train derailment at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 7 along the tracks at Northwest Boulevard, north of Schmidt Lake Road in Plymouth.
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A total of 22 train cars derailed, which contained molten sulfur, asphalt and lumber. The Plymouth Police and Fire departments have continually monitored the situation – and no leaks have been discovered.
CP crews will be working around the clock to clear the derailed cars and lay new railroad tracks to resume normal operations.
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CP has been monitoring the air quality and has not obtained any unusual readings. A hazmat team will remain at the scene 24/7 until the site has been restored.
No injuries have been reported.
For the safety of all, pedestrians and nearby residents are encouraged to stay clear of the site, as CP is utilizing heavy machinery to clear the derailment.
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