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Police say no injuries have been reported after a train derailment in Regina prompted road closures in the northwest Thursday.
While emergency crews assessed the situation, major roadways were closed, including 1st Avenue North to Mikkelson Drive and Dorothy Street crossing between Read Avenue and Fulton Drive.
“Police are actively managing traffic in the area. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the affected locations and use alternate routes to allow emergency crews to work without disruption,” stated a news release from the Regina Police Service (RPS) issued shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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In an update a shortly before 1 p.m., police said roadblocks had been lifted and all traffic had resumed in the area.
In a social media post, the RPS said CPCK Police were are also on scene.
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