Train carrying lumber, plywood, and propane derails into Priddis Slough
Thirteen cars derailed into the waterway between Silverado and Shawnessy early Monday. Cleanup is underway with no reported public safety concerns.
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A Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailed into the Priddis Slough waterway in southwest Calgary early Monday morning, sending 13 cars carrying mixed cargo into the pond.
Emergency crews were called to the 17000 block of Sheriff King Street SW around 7:45 a.m. The train cars were carrying lumber, plywood, propane, and argon.
A CPKC railway spokesperson said there is no indication of leakage from the tanker cars at this time, and the crew aboard the train was not injured. Calgary Fire Department public information officer Alex Kwan confirmed that "all products appeared to be contained" and there are "no imminent concerns to the public at this time."
Aerial footage from Calgary police confirmed 13 train cars are involved in the derailment. Cleanup and investigation are underway, with Calgary emergency officials and CPKC crew members remaining on-site.
Traffic disruptions that occurred near Shawville Gate SW earlier in the day have cleared. Apart from brief closures at the intersection of Sheriff King Street SW and Silverado Boulevard SW, main roadways remain unaffected.
The facts
How many train cars derailed into Priddis Slough?
Thirteen train cars carrying lumber, plywood, propane, and argon derailed into Priddis Slough in southwest Calgary on July 14, 2026.
What time did emergency crews arrive?
Emergency crews were called to the 17000 block of Sheriff King Street SW around 7:45 a.m. on July 14, 2026.
Were there any injuries or chemical leaks?
The crew aboard the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train was not injured, and there is no indication of leakage from the tanker cars.
