Freight Train Derailment Sends Several Rail Cars Into Water in SW Calgary
At least six rail cars derailed and several were partially submerged, while police said no injuries were reported.
- On Monday, July 13, 2026, a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train derailed in southwest Calgary, sending 13 railcars into the Priddis Slough near the 17000 block of Sheriff King Street.
- Lumber, plywood, propane, and argon were among the materials carried by the derailed cars, according to CPKC. Calgary Fire Department public information officer Alex Kwan confirmed no leaks were found.
- Working alongside CPKC officials, the Calgary Fire Department is identifying the car contents, while the Transportation Safety Board of Canada deployed investigators to the site. No injuries were reported among the train crew.
- Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Priddis Slough area due to safety concerns. Traffic near Shawville Gate may be disrupted, though no major roadways are currently blocked.
- Investigations into the cause of the derailment are ongoing. Additional CPKC crews are responding to the site to begin clean-up operations as specialized teams assess the submerged railcars.
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