Updated on Jan. 14 at 12:02 p.m.
A train carrying coal derailed near Elkford on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and blocked Fording River Rd.
CPKC spokesman Terry Cunha said there were 22 cars carrying coal that went off the rails around 7:30 a.m., approximately 25 kilometres north of Elkford.
Elk Valley RCMP Sgt. Svend Nielsen said cars piled up in the 1500 block of Fording River Rd. Two to three feet of coal spilled on to the road and fully blocked passage.
There were no injuries or fatalities reported.
Crews began cleanup of the site immediately. Cunha said the rail line officially reopened on Wednesday Jan. 14 and track repairs and safety inspections were completed.
RCMP helped control traffic on scene and alerted the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. The main investigation was taken over by CPKC Police, who are working to determine the cause of derailment. Any further questions or comments will be directed towards CPKC.