CPR freight train derails in eastern Saskatchewan, wind may have been factor

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SWIFT CURRENT, Sask.—A Canadian Pacific Railway train has derailed in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Spokeswoman Salem Woodrow says it happened about 7:30 p.m. east of Waldeck, which is about 200 kilometres west of Regina.

She says initial reports are that 33 cars were off the tracks.

There are no reports of injuries or of any cars leaking.

Media reports say strong winds may have blown the rail cars off the tracks, but Woodrow could not confirm that.

Mounties say a storm blew through the area about the same time as the cars derailed.