Train derailment near Edmundston closes highway
A train derailment in Saint-Hilaire near Edmundston led to the RCMP closing a portion of Highway 120 on Tuesday night.
The RCMP said Wednesday, the highway was still closed to non-local traffic between Riceville Road and Des Ormes Road.
"It is not known how long the road will be closed at this time."
CN told Radio-Canada that 22 cars derailed.
The mayor of Haut-Madawaska, Jean-Pierre Ouellet, said some of the cars were carrying propane, but there were no reported leaks.
New Brunswick's Emergency Measure's Organization tweeted that it was aware of the derailment, and there was no identified risk to the public.
No evacuation order was issued.
