Emergency services are at the scene of a train derailment Thursday morning on Montreal’s south shore, where they are urging citizens to stay away from the area.
Quebec Public Security Minister Francois Bonnardel said there don’t appear to be any injuries after a train derailed shortly before 9 a.m. in a railyard in Longueuil.
“We ask that you follow the instructions of the authorities and avoid the LeMoyne station area,” Bonnardel wrote on X. “We will closely monitor the situation with all the public security teams.”
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Longueuil police cordoned off a large perimeter in Lemoyne sector, saying it is providing assistance to both CN Rail and firefighters at the scene.
The city’s fire department said the train could contain hazardous materials but was unable to say whether any cars leaked or what the substance could be.
Police are asking people to avoid the area until further notice. Route 116 was also shut down in both directions.
— with files from The Canadian Press