CN Rail says no dangerous goods were involved and no one was injured in a train derailment west of Portage la Prairie, Man., Monday morning.
The railway said 11 cars went off the tracks around 2:30 a.m., leading to closures on Highway 16, which has since been reopened.
The Transportation Safety Board confirmed there were no public safety concerns after the incident.
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In a statement Tuesday, CN said it apologizes for any inconveniences caused by the derailment, and thanked local first responders for their help at the scene.
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