By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries

Dec 31, 2019 | 8:46 AM

MACGREGOR, Man. — RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board.

They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously injured.

The derailment happened about 6:45 a.m. roughly 15 kilometres north of the community of MacGregor.

VIA says in a statement that first responders are at the scene and taking care of seven passengers and five crew members.

The train was headed from Churchill, Man. to Winnipeg.

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VIA says it is working with authorities to determine what happened.

The Canadian Press