Small coal train derails near Lytton

21-Apr-2026

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A small train carrying coal derailed near Lytton, on the morning of April 18, with six cars coming off the tracks, according to the Canadian National Railway.

It happened on a stretch of railway along the Thompson River between the community and Big Horn.

Ashley Michnowski, a senior manager of media relations with CN, said crews are on site responding to the incident.

She said there were no injuries, and no fires, leaks, spills or dangerous goods involved.