By Canadian Press

Police, firefighters respond to train derailment near Montreal; no injuries reported

Nov 14, 2024 | 9:30 AM

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Police are responding to a derailment at a train yard in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal’s South Shore.

Longueuil police say it does not initially appear anyone was hurt, but fire officials are dealing with a spill of hydrogen peroxide.

The derailment happened at around 9 a.m. in the LeMoyne area, near the intersection of St-Louis and St-Georges streets.

Police and fire officials are on site, as well as CN railworkers.

Officers are asking people to avoid the sector, which is near busy Highway 116.

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It’s not yet clear what caused the derailment.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2024.

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