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No danger to public after CN train derailment in Nova Scotia: officials

The company says the upright derailment happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Truro, N.S., and the cause is under investigation. No leaks, fires or injuries were reported.

No danger to public after CN train derailment in Nova Scotia: officials

Global News reports that there is no concern for public safety following a CN train derailment in central Nova Scotia, where 14 railcars came off the tracks in Truro on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. The derailment, which is currently under investigation, involved three railcars containing residue hydrogen peroxide that have been safely secured, while the remaining 11 were carrying "paper-related" products.

No leaks, fires, or injuries have been reported, and a detour remains in place around the Queen Street railway crossing. CN has apologized for the inconvenience caused to Truro residents and thanked local emergency services for their assistance.

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